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HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation 3R50 Cool Cinnamon dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Medium · Cool 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 Infallible Cushion Foundation 300 Cool

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

Your shade
Make Up For Ever
3R50 Cool CinnamonChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
300 Cool
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$25.01 less (56%)

Your shade $45 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW43

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
3R50 Cool CinnamonChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW43
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
64
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$6 less (13%)

Your shade $45 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. #3 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    38N Medium-Tan Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $42SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 93
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Deep with Red Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    10 Cool
    Shade match 94
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: tan with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 87
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29.01 less (64%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    28 Medium Cool
    Shade match 95
    $38SephoraSephora$7 less (16%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    43
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: cool peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Tan
    Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephora$6 less (13%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 96
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: toasted beige with rosy undertone for medium to dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    47H Tan-Deep Honey
    Shade match 77
    $42SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$30.41 less (68%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    45H Tan Honey
    Shade match 76
    $42SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 94
    $16.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$28.01 less (62%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    44H Tan Honey
    Shade match 74
    $42SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    C5
    Shade match 78
    $39SephoraSephora$6 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 76
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.50 less (12%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: for medium deep warm skin with a golden hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    38N Medium-Tan Neutral
    Shade match 90
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    4N2 Spiced Sand
    Shade match 89
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool 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: medium tan with neutral subtle golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC40
    Shade match 76
    $39SephoraSephora$6 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. Shade match 74
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Deep with Golden Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC42
    Shade match 74
    $39SephoraSephora$6 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    WN 76 Toasted Wheat
    Shade match 79
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$6 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #23 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    medium 8 g
    Shade match 79
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (22%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    33

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · J.Cat Beauty

    Aquasurance Compact Foundation

    Soft Taupe
    Shade match 82
    $10.39$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$34.61 less (77%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. Shade match 87
    $40SephoraSephora$5 less (11%)

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    medium 10 w
    Shade match 77
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #27 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    20 Classic Tan
    Shade match 81
    $14.97WalmartWalmart$30.03 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    4W3 Henna
    Shade match 79
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer 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: medium tan with warm red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #29 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    4W1 Honey Bronze
    Shade match 78
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer 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: medium tan with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #30 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    4W2 Toasty Toffee
    Shade match 78
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer 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: medium tan with warm olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation 3R50 Cool Cinnamon (Medium · Cool 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

    3N42

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N42

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

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  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    10 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 10 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $36

  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    32 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32 Tan Bronze

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $30

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

    4C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4C

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $38

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

    NW30

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW30

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

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    Peanut Butter 6.7 Red

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    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

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  6. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    380

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 380

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $30

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 Infallible Cushion Foundation in 300 Cool, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 3R50 Cool Cinnamon. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3R50 Cool CinnamonClosest shade match300 CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#da9369#d8916cVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall82
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared72
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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

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To L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 300 Cool.

Same or better

  • $25.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW43, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 3R50 Cool Cinnamon. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3R50 Cool CinnamonClosest overall alternativeNW43Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#da9369#d79061Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full 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 · 4 of 5 compared64
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW43.

Same or better

  • $6 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 300 Cool

Best price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$25.01 less (56%)

Your shade $45 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW43

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$6 less (13%)

Your shade $45 at Sephora

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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.