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Light Reflecting Foundation Sahel dupes and alternatives NARS

Light medium · Warm · peach 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 VALENCIA

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

The match
NARS
VALENCIA
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $55 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation Amaretti 310G

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

The match
Huda Beauty
Amaretti 310G
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Overall match
97out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$37SephoraSephora
$18 less (33%)

Your shade $55 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. #3 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    18W Proud
    Shade match 96
    $47SephoraSephora$8 less (15%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 96
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$14 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with a warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Butter Pecan 330N
    Shade match 88
    $37SephoraSephora$18 less (33%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination skin

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium skin with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 97
    $46SephoraSephora$9 less (16%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm/golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Clinique

    Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation

    Light Medium 1
    Shade match 96
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Clinique

    Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation

    Light
    Shade match 93
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 88
    $54SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    257 Warm
    Shade match 98
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35.01 less (64%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 98
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M7
    Shade match 91
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1 less (2%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium w/ beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Medium Warm
    Shade match 98
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39 less (71%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    640 Malta
    Shade match 94
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (56%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 89
    $40SephoraSephora$15 less (27%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Tarte

    Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20

    36H Medium-Tan Honey
    Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 96
    $55SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · 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: M2.5 - Medium with warm undertones, and a peach tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC44
    Shade match 97
    $39SephoraSephora$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm 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
    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: tanned caramel with golden undertone for medium to dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    36S Medium-Tan Sand
    Shade match 97
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm 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
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$25 less (45%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperBuildable 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: Slightly deeper · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · 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 warm 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 warm undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    35H Medium Honey
    Shade match 96
    $42SephoraSephora$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #23 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Vanuatu - Medium 3.5
    Shade match 87
    $55SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: M3.5 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    W5 Warm Medium
    Shade match 96
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41.01 less (75%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Graham Cracker 4.1 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Graham Cracker 4.1 Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.8 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.8 W

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

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

    NC27

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC27

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

  4. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    8.5 Medium-Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 8.5 Medium-Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $36

  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Biscuit

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Biscuit

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4W Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4W Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · yellow undertone

    $42

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

ComparedYour shadeSahelClosest shade matchVALENCIAScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e2a779#dfa679Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarm · goldenClosefrom 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 99/100Medium 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 NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in VALENCIA.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm 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

Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation in Amaretti 310G, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Sahel. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSahelClosest overall alternativeAmaretti 310GScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#e2a779#e4aa79Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 97/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation in Amaretti 310G.

Same or better

  • $18 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 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 listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation VALENCIA

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $55 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation Amaretti 310G

Best price
$37SephoraSephora
$18 less (33%)

Your shade $55 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.