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Light Reflecting Foundation Lagos dupes and alternatives NARS

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%).

Closest shade match: NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation Lagos

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

Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Best price
$55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation 11 Neutral

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

The match
Charlotte Tilbury
11 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
94out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
$3 less (5%)

Your shade $55 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 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    MD1NEUTRAL
    Shade match 97
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30 less (55%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    18.5 N
    Shade match 94
    $48SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    47S Tan-Deep Sand
    Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 94
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$17 less (31%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F12.5C
    Shade match 90
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41 less (75%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 94
    $48SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium-tan with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Caracas - Medium Dark 3.3
    Shade match 95
    $55SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: MD3.3 - medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F9.5NC
    Shade match 88
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41 less (75%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a warm red undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    D 32
    Shade match 88
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8.10 less (15%)

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    28Y
    Shade match 84
    $24SephoraSephora$31 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: tan with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    WN 98 Cream Caramel
    Shade match 94
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (25%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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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  12. #14 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Tan 190 G
    Shade match 88
    $49SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: tan with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 94
    $12.98WalmartWalmart$42.02 less (76%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimNot marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Medium 170 G
    Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Iconic London

    Super Smoother Blurring Skin Tint

    Warm Tan
    Shade match 84
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20 less (36%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Danessa Myricks Beauty

    Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation

    9
    Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephora$16 less (29%)

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

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

    Retailer shade note: TAN WITH COOL UNDERTONES

    High confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    30.5Y Tan
    Shade match 89
    $24SephoraSephora$31 less (56%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    33

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: tan, yellow undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Pat McGrath Labs

    Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Medium 20
    Shade match 90
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium with golden red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. Shade match 96
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium deep, neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 78
    $30TargetTarget$25 less (45%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Low confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Lagos (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

    4N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4N1

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $34

  2. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $31

  4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    144

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 144

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

    $12.99

  5. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    18W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 18W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

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

    NW40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW40

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in Lagos, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Lagos. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLagosClosest shade matchLagosScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#ca854e#c9834dLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte 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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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 NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in Lagos.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

14 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 28%. 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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation in 11 Neutral, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Lagos. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLagosClosest overall alternative11 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour91#ca854e#c78a55Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared80
Longevity70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 94/100Shade match 95/100High 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 Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation in 11 Neutral.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation Lagos

Best price
$55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation 11 Neutral

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
$3 less (5%)

Your shade $55 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.