HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation 1Y18 Warm Cashew dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever
4.2 (1,695)·Light medium · Warm · yellow 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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin
Retailer shade note: light-medium with warm olive undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
33
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/oily skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: light - medium with neutral peach undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
47
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
28
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
28
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
The closest shade to Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation 1Y18 Warm Cashew (Light medium · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in P3, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 1Y18 Warm Cashew. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade1Y18 Warm CashewClosest shade matchP3How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#e7af8b#e2ac8aLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared47
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared72
Longevity30%7024-hour wear18-hour wearSome difference18-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall28
Skin type100%28Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 78/100Shade 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.
Lancôme Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick in 230 Buff W, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 1Y18 Warm Cashew. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade1Y18 Warm CashewClosest overall alternative230 Buff WHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#e7af8b#ebb189Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 97/100High 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.
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.
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