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Light Reflecting Foundation Marquises dupes and alternatives NARS

Deep 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%).

Only showing matches made for normal skin, with medium coverage, with no drying alcohol.

  • 1 match has no skin type listed and is not shown.
  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation Sand

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

The match
Too Faced
Sand
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
$7 less (13%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Hung Vanngo Beauty Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation 16

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

The match
Hung Vanngo Beauty
16
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Olive · warm olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
94out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$46SephoraSephora
$9 less (16%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

More matches

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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 82
    $46SephoraSephora$9 less (16%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: medium - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Iconic London

    Super Smoother Blurring Skin Tint

    Warm Deep
    Shade match 90
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20 less (36%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeper

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    27W Leader
    Shade match 86
    $47SephoraSephora$8 less (15%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep warm-olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    29N
    Shade match 84
    $24SephoraSephora$31 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Retailer shade note: very tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 83
    $48SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    39 Medium Deep Warm
    Shade match 95
    $38SephoraSephora$17 less (31%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    56

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 91
    $49SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Tan To Dark Warm
    Shade match 91
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$39 less (71%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. Shade match 90
    $49SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    67

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Marquises (Deep 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

    Chocolat

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $36

  2. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4W

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    6 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 6 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

  4. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 4

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

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

  5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N9

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N9

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Deep Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Deep Golden

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

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

Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Sand, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Marquises. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMarquisesClosest shade matchSandScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#b36a37#ad6c3cVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-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 81/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Sand.

Same or better

  • $7 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. 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

Hung Vanngo Beauty Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in 16, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Marquises. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMarquisesClosest overall alternative16Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour91#b36a37#ac6c40Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone80WarmOlive · warm oliveSome differencefrom 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 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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 94/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Hung Vanngo Beauty Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in 16.

Same or better

  • $9 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Olive rather than warm undertone

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. 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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation Sand

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
$7 less (13%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Hung Vanngo Beauty Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation 16

Best price
$46SephoraSephora
$9 less (16%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

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.