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: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: fair skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
61
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: for very fair skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: light with pink-beige undertones
The closest shade to Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 112 (Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink 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
Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation in 10 Alabaster, against Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 112. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade112Closest shade match10 AlabasterHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#fddbc0#ffdcbeLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Overall match 82/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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.
NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in MONT BLANC, against Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 112. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade112Closest overall alternativeMONT BLANCHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%96#fddbc0#fcdabcLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Overall match 90/100Shade 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.
31 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.