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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%).

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Closest shade match: Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C 355

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

The match
Maybelline
355
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
98
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$37.01 less (67%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $13.98 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Medium Deep 25

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

The match
Pat McGrath Labs
Medium Deep 25
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $55 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. Shade match 91
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39.01 less (71%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim long-wearingClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Pat McGrath Labs

    Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Medium 23
    Shade match 85
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $14 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Pat McGrath Labs

    Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Medium Deep 24
    Shade match 81
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

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

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden neutral 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

Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C in 355, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Marquises. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMarquisesClosest shade match355Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour94#b36a37#b16e3fVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85WarmNeutral · neutral goldenClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 2 of 5 compared80
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
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 81/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C in 355.

Same or better

  • $37.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 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 listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Medium Deep 25, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Marquises. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMarquisesClosest overall alternativeMedium Deep 25Score
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour93#b36a37#ab6939Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth97Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65WarmNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
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 compared60
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 82/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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 Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Medium Deep 25.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No long-wear claim
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C 355

Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$37.01 less (67%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $13.98 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Medium Deep 25

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

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.