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Light Reflecting Foundation Lanai dupes and alternatives NARS

Light · 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: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation N4.75

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$16 less (29%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation O 15

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

Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8.10 less (15%)

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

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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. Shade match 97
    $55SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: M2.25 - Medium with neutral undertones, and a peach tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC18
    Shade match 98
    $39SephoraSephora$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: beige with neutral undertone with light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Natural (N-052)
    Shade match 97
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Medium, neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Natural Beige 220
    Shade match 95
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$43.01 less (78%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    30

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    5C
    Shade match 89
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (31%)

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    True Beige 222
    Shade match 93
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$43.01 less (78%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    30

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Buff Beige 130
    Shade match 93
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$43.01 less (78%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    VALLAURIS
    Shade match 89
    $55SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: M1.5 - Medium with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    5 Cool
    Shade match 88
    $52SephoraSephora$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 88
    $55SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: M1 - Medium with warm undertones, and a golden tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    18 Light
    Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    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 · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    34S Medium Sand
    Shade match 88
    $42SephoraSephora$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$40.41 less (73%)

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearingAdds SPF 15

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    16 Light
    Shade match 87
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    270N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 270N

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

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

    Medium Sand

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Medium Sand

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 5.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 5.8 N

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $32

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Medium 3N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Medium 3N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

  5. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 1

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $22

  6. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    6.5 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 6.5 Medium

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N4.75, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Lanai. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLanaiClosest shade matchN4.75Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#eab991#ecba8fLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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 · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N4.75.

Same or better

  • $16 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone none vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in O 15, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Lanai. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLanaiClosest overall alternativeO 15Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour98#eab991#ebb88eLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70NeutralUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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 · 2 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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 90/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in O 15.

Same or better

  • $8.10 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Contains isopropyl alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation N4.75

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$16 less (29%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation O 15

Match price
$46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8.10 less (15%)

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

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.