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Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 250 dupes and alternatives Maybelline

Light · Warm 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: Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 12 Light Warm

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

Your shade
Maybelline
250Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Rare Beauty
12 Light Warm
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $22.01 more

Your shade $15.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Fair 15 Warm

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Maybelline
250Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Fair 15 Warm
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
95out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
75
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $26.01 more

Your shade $15.99 at Ulta Beauty

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 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    190 Beige Sand
    Shade match 91
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 97
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $22.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    125 Light Warm
    Shade match 97
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Light Warm
    Shade match 98
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $0.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    18 Light
    Shade match 95
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · J.Cat Beauty

    Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation

    Vanilla Bean
    Shade match 93
    $3.89$5.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$12.10 less (76%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    O 15
    Shade match 88
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30.91 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Very Light Cool
    Shade match 98
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: light beige with pinky- peach undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    19 Light Medium Warm
    Shade match 95
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $22.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 250 (Light · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    NC15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC15

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  2. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

  3. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Praline

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Praline

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $36

  4. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 2

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

  5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    122

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 122

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  6. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1Y18

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1Y18

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

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

Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 12 Light Warm, against Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 250. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade250Closest shade match12 Light WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#f0bc8d#f1be8eLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium 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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared59
Longevity2030-hour wear8-hour wearDifferent8-hour wear claimed against 30-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 overall80
Skin type80Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 99/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 12 Light Warm.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 20%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Fair 15 Warm, against Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 250. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade250Closest overall alternativeFair 15 WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#f0bc8d#f2be8dLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · yellowClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared75
Longevity7030-hour wear24-hour wearSome difference24-hour wear claimed against 30-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 95/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Fair 15 Warm.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 12 Light Warm

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $22.01 more

Your shade $15.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Fair 15 Warm

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $26.01 more

Your shade $15.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.