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Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint 17 dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Very deep · Neutral · neutral golden 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: R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation rich 3 n

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

Your shade
Make Up For Ever
17Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
R.E.M. Beauty
rich 3 n
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1 less (3%)

Your shade $36 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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Closest overall alternative: Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 59W Rich Warm

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
17Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Tarte
59W Rich Warm
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Overall match
78out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
62
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $6 more

Your shade $36 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Chocolate Swirl 570W
    Shade match 92
    $37SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than light coverageNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Ultra Rich skin with golden-red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Maybelline

    Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid

    375
    Shade match 80
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    7N Bonbon
    Shade match 94
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: rich deep with neutral 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 17 (Very deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    16 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 16 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Toffee

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Toffee

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    60H mahogany honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 60H mahogany honey

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Clove 11.4

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Clove 11.4

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $39

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

    Tone 9.5 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 9.5 N

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Maple Syrup 8.2 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Maple Syrup 8.2 Golden

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · golden 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

R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in rich 3 n, against Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 17. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17Closest shade matchrich 3 nScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#693b2b#663b2cLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionVery deepRich deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage80LightBuildableCloseBuildable 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
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 overall33
Skin type33Normal, dry, combinationCombinationBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 70/100Shade 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 R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in rich 3 n.

Same or better

  • $1 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for normal/dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. 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.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 59W Rich Warm, against Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 17. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17Closest overall alternative59W Rich WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour90#693b2b#683c31Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionVery deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80LightBuildableCloseBuildable 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 listed12-hour wearSome 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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 59W Rich Warm.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • Buildable rather than light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation rich 3 n

Match price
$35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1 less (3%)

Your shade $36 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 59W Rich Warm

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $6 more

Your shade $36 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

33 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.