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Light Reflecting Foundation Phoenix dupes and alternatives NARS

Medium light · Olive 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 PHOENIX

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

The match
NARS
PHOENIX
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $55 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation 55

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

The match
RMS Beauty
55
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $4 more

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. #3 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    23Y
    Shade match 89
    $24SephoraSephora$31 less (56%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium-dark with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 90
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (31%)

    Matches: Same olive undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    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 with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 84
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 88
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claimNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F9.2N
    Shade match 83
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41 less (75%)

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 88
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (25%)

    Matches: Same olive undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: medium olive

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    M3WARM
    Shade match 82
    $17.50$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$37.50 less (68%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$25 less (45%)

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F9.7W
    Shade match 79
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41 less (75%)

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    M1NEUTRAL
    Shade match 79
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30 less (55%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than olive undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

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

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than olive undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    M2NEUTRAL
    Shade match 79
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30 less (55%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

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

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    30 Medium Warm
    Shade match 79
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$47 less (85%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    Y 27
    Shade match 78
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$8.10 less (15%)

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 84
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    24 Medium Warm
    Shade match 92
    $38SephoraSephora$17 less (31%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame olive undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    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 olive

    High confidence· Digital match

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  16. Shade match 79
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than olive undertoneNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    67

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than olive undertone · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Medium Tan Warm
    Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Same olive undertoneBoth claim long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 42% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with golden to olive undertone for medium to light tan skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M8
    Shade match 79
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than olive undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · Pat McGrath Labs

    Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Medium 16
    Shade match 82
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · 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 peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Walnut

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Walnut

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Olive undertone

    $36

  2. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 94 Deep Neutral

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 94 Deep Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    12O

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 12O

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Olive undertone

    $30

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Medium Tan 3.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Medium Tan 3.5W

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

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

    NC37

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC37

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  6. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2Y36

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2Y36

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

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 PHOENIX, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Phoenix. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadePhoenixClosest shade matchPHOENIXScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e3a45f#e4a35fLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100OliveOliveSamefrom 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 PHOENIX.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same olive 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

RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation in 55, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Phoenix. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadePhoenixClosest overall alternative55Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour87#e3a45f#d7a165Very close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100OliveOliveSamefrom 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 compared60
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
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 92/100High 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 RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation in 55.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same olive undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect

Different

  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone none vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation PHOENIX

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $55 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation 55

Match price
$59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $4 more

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.