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Medium tan · 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: Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 270 Light Medium

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

Your shade
Make Up For Ever
05Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Haus Labs
270 Light Medium
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $16 more

Your shade $36 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 3N40 - Praline

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
05Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
3N40 - Praline
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $36 at Sephora

SephoraView 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

    CC color-correcting tinted serum

    Deep
    Shade match 91
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    17N
    Shade match 90
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims long-wearingClaims colour stability

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    CN 78 Nutty
    Shade match 91
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for normal skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation

    430C
    Shade match 88
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims 24-hour wearClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium - deep with cool red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    360 Medium
    Shade match 85
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Deep Neutral Warm 340
    Shade match 83
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep with subtle peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    400 Medium Deep
    Shade match 84
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint 05 (Medium tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4C0

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4C0

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $34

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  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4.5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    420N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 420N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Amande

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.8 N

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    40.0 Deep Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 40.0 Deep Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    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

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 270 Light Medium, against Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 05. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade05Closest shade match270 Light MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#c2896b#c28f70Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium tanMediumCloseDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 94/100Medium confidence· Digital match

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

How scoring works

If you switch

To Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 270 Light Medium.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Listed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 3N40 - Praline, against Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 05. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade05Closest overall alternative3N40 - PralineScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour87#c2896b#c38c67Very close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 92/100Medium confidence· Digital match

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

How scoring works

If you switch

To Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 3N40 - Praline.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

17 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 270 Light Medium

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $16 more

Your shade $36 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 3N40 - Praline

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $36 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.