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Tan · 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%).

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Closest shade match: KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation 124MD

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

Your shade
NARS
CaracasChange shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
KimChi Chic Beauty
124MD
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26 less (47%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 45 Tan Warm

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

Your shade
NARS
CaracasChange shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
e.l.f. Cosmetics
45 Tan Warm
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$47 less (85%)

Your shade $55 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 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 110 Chestnut
    Shade match 90
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Refy

    Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint

    210W
    Shade match 96
    $40SephoraSephora$15 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan with warm tones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    WN 112 Ginger
    Shade match 92
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Danessa Myricks Beauty

    Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation

    10
    Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephora$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: TAN WITH NEUTRAL OLIVE UNTERTONES

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation

    Medium Deep Warm 2
    Shade match 92
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NY 6
    Shade match 94
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3.50 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: Yellow

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Alexandria
    Shade match 85
    $55SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: MD5.5 - Medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Drunk Elephant

    Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation

    Medium 15W
    Shade match 96
    $42SephoraSephora$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 38% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Warm Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Macao - Medium 4
    Shade match 85
    $55SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: MD4 - medium-deep to deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation

    405W
    Shade match 96
    $53SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Deep with Golden Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Caracas (Tan · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Truffle

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Truffle

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4W

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Flax 8

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Flax 8

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 4

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC45

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC45

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Chocolat

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $36

    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

KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 124MD, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Caracas. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCaracasClosest shade match124MDScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#be7641#b87644Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared72
Finish78NaturalNatural matteCloseNatural matte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, dry, combinationDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 124MD.

Same or better

  • $26 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Natural matte finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone none vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 45 Tan Warm, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Caracas. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCaracasClosest overall alternative45 Tan WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#be7641#b57546Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 91/100Shade 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 e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 45 Tan Warm.

Same or better

  • $47 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation 124MD

Match price
$29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26 less (47%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 45 Tan Warm

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$47 less (85%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.