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HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 2N26 - Sand dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Light medium · 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: Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation WN 46 Golden Neutral

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

Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$10 less (20%)

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

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Closest overall alternative: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Santa Fe

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

Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $6 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 96
    $48SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Make Up For Ever

    Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation

    222N Sunstone
    Shade match 96
    $49SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for medium skin with rosy neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 94 Deep Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephora$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 93
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Haleys Beauty

    Re-form Luminous Skin Foundation

    4.25 Medium - Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: 4.25 Medium - Neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    19N
    Shade match 97
    $24SephoraSephora$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Punjab
    Shade match 88
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: M1 - medium with warm undertones, and a golden tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Tarte

    Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20

    38S Medium-Tan Sand
    Shade match 91
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Tres Leches 320G
    Shade match 87
    $37SephoraSephora$12 less (24%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium skin with peachy-gold undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 89
    $44SephoraSephora$5 less (10%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    76
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    7 Warm
    Shade match 88
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 88
    $44SephoraSephora$5 less (10%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    76
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    5N
    Shade match 98
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11 less (22%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F8.5NW
    Shade match 90
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35 less (71%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a warm pink undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Revolution Beauty

    Superdewy Cushion Foundation

    Medium Neutral Warm
    Shade match 95
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35 less (71%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    O 16
    Shade match 88
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.10 less (4%)

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

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    22.8N Medium
    Shade match 96
    $24SephoraSephora$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    5WN
    Shade match 95
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11 less (22%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Medium 14
    Shade match 89
    $39.50SephoraSephora$9.50 less (19%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. Shade match 89
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $32 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #23 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    6 Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    57
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. Shade match 89
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. Shade match 87
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8 less (16%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: medium warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. Shade match 96
    $50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishLight rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: M2 - Medium to medium-deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #27 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Stromboli - Medium 3
    Shade match 90
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims transfer resistanceClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: M3 - medium with warm undertones, and a yellow tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. Shade match 88
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #29 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    455 Natural Buff
    Shade match 90
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30.01 less (61%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims transfer resistanceClaims colour stability

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #30 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Barcelona - Medium 4
    Shade match 88
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims transfer resistanceClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: M4 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and a golden tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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The closest shade to Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 2N26 - Sand (Light medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

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  1. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2N22

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2N22

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

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  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    8 Medium-Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 8 Medium-Tan

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  2. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Medium Tan 3.5N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Medium Tan 3.5N

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

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    Cookie Dough 4.3 Neutral

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    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

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

    3N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $38

  5. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    260N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 260N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

  6. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 1

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $22

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

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in WN 46 Golden Neutral, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 2N26 - Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2N26 - SandClosest shade matchWN 46 Golden NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e3b181#e2b184Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
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 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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​combination skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in WN 46 Golden Neutral.

Same or better

  • $10 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • No long-wear claim
  • Not marketed for normal skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Santa Fe, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 2N26 - Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2N26 - SandClosest overall alternativeSanta FeScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#e3b181#e2b486Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
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 compared80
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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 91/100Shade 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 NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Santa Fe.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation WN 46 Golden Neutral

Match price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$10 less (20%)

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

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Closest overall alternative

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Santa Fe

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $49 at Sephora

SephoraView 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.