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Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 370N Sandalwood dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Deep · Neutral undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

Closest shade match: L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation N8 Neutral Medium Deep

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$35.01 less (71%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 425 Medium Deep

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Overall match
94out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $49 at Sephora

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. Shade match 87
    $46SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: mid medium to deep - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 81
    $46SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone

    Retailer shade note: dark medium - neutral, slightly olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Tan 230 N
    Shade match 88
    $49SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 85
    $44SephoraSephora$5 less (10%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: warm yellow

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Juvia's Place

    I Am My Skin Hydra-Tint Foundation Stick

    10 Mozambique
    Shade match 78
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29 less (59%)

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    67

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: warm, golden brown that pops on undertones with sunlit depth

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · J.Cat Beauty

    Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation

    Toffee
    Shade match 83
    $3.89$5.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$45.11 less (92%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Tan 240 G
    Shade match 85
    $49SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: tan with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 84
    $44SephoraSephora$5 less (10%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. Shade match 83
    $44SephoraSephora$5 less (10%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Tan 250 O
    Shade match 83
    $49SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: tan with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    13
    Shade match 75
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    23O
    Shade match 76
    $48SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Iconic London

    Super Smoother Blurring Skin Tint

    Golden Deep
    Shade match 78
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$14 less (29%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Well People

    Supernatural Complexion Stick

    36 Tan Warm
    Shade match 85
    $18.20$26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$30.80 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 81
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $23 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  16. #18 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Tan 260 G
    Shade match 77
    $49SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: tan with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. Shade match 76
    $44SephoraSephora$5 less (10%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. Shade match 79
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims transfer resistanceBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterOlive rather than neutral undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Olive rather than neutral undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: MD5.25 - Medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones, and an olive tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 370N Sandalwood (Deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    5W1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 5W1

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $34

  2. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    420 Cocoa

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 420 Cocoa

    • Close colour
    • Deep

    $15.99

  3. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Camel

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Camel

    • Close colour
    • Deep

    $12

  4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    148

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 148

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  5. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    22NW

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 22NW

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  6. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Café

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Café

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest shade match works

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in N8 Neutral Medium Deep, against Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 370N Sandalwood. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade370N SandalwoodClosest shade matchN8 Neutral Medium DeepScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#9c5c22#9c5d29Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 97/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in N8 Neutral Medium Deep.

Same or better

  • $35.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 22%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 425 Medium Deep, against Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 370N Sandalwood. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade370N SandalwoodClosest overall alternative425 Medium DeepScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour86#9c5c22#95602eVery close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 94/100Shade match 92/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 425 Medium Deep.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Listed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation N8 Neutral Medium Deep

Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$35.01 less (71%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 425 Medium Deep

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $49 at Sephora

How these matches are scored

30 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.