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Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 477N Mahogany dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Rich 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%).

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Closest shade match: Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation Cocoa

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

Your shade
Make Up For Ever
477N MahoganyChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Too Faced
Cocoa
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $49 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation RD1NEUTRAL

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

Your shade
Make Up For Ever
477N MahoganyChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
about-face
RD1NEUTRAL
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$24 less (49%)

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

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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. #3 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    64 Rich Neutral
    Shade match 91
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41 less (84%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: rich with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F18NW
    Shade match 88
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35 less (71%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: dark or deep skin tones with an olive undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    570 Deep
    Shade match 81
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    D4NEUTRAL
    Shade match 85
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (49%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · ILIA

    Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick

    40C Wenge
    Shade match 80
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Extra deep with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Iconic London

    Super Smoother Blurring Skin Tint

    Warm Rich
    Shade match 83
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$14 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Iconic London

    Super Smoother Blurring Skin Tint

    Golden Rich
    Shade match 82
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$14 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    47 Deep Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $38SephoraSephora$11 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    56

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: true neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Smashbox

    Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation

    D20N
    Shade match 90
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (8%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: level-two dark with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Hourglass

    Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation

    17
    Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: Deep with warm undertones

    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 477N Mahogany (Rich deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    8N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 8N

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

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  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC63

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC63

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    26N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 26N

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    445 Espresso

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 445 Espresso

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Deep 6N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Deep 6N

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Brownie 8.5 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Brownie 8.5 Red

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation in Cocoa, against Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 477N Mahogany. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade477N MahoganyClosest shade matchCocoaScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#582d14#592b12Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery deepNo 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 overall58
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall67
Skin type67Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dryBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 98/100High 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 Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation in Cocoa.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. 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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in RD1NEUTRAL, against Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 477N Mahogany. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade477N MahoganyClosest overall alternativeRD1NEUTRALScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour89#582d14#592812Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedRich deepNo 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 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 overall90
Skin type90Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in RD1NEUTRAL.

Same or better

  • $24 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation Cocoa

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $49 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation RD1NEUTRAL

Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$24 less (49%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.