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Light Reflecting Foundation Seville dupes and alternatives NARS

Medium 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%).

Closest shade match: R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation tan 3 w

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

The match
R.E.M. Beauty
tan 3 w
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20 less (36%)

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

Closest overall alternative: Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 47S Tan-Deep Sand

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

The match
Tarte
47S Tan-Deep Sand
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Overall match
93out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$13 less (24%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty · 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 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    Y 26.5
    Shade match 90
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8.10 less (15%)

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 95
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15.50 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for medium deep warm skin with a golden hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 85
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · 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 lighterBuildable 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 lighter · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 88
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15.50 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: for medium deep rich neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    C8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $16.99

  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    18W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 18W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 08 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 08 W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

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

    NW35

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW35

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

    $30

  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    400 Caramel

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 400 Caramel

    • Looks identical
    • Medium

    $15.99

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Valley 8.25

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Valley 8.25

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

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

R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in tan 3 w, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Seville. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSevilleClosest shade matchtan 3 wScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#cf885c#ce875bLooks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom 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 · 3 of 5 compared40
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
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 overall33
Skin type33Normal, dry, combinationCombinationBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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 R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in tan 3 w.

Same or better

  • $20 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for normal/dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 47S Tan-Deep Sand, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Seville. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSevilleClosest overall alternative47S Tan-Deep SandScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour95#cf885c#cd895aLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85WarmNeutral · neutral goldenClosecandidate undertone inferred
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 compared80
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)
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 93/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 47S Tan-Deep Sand.

Same or better

  • $13 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone none vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation tan 3 w

Match price
$35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20 less (36%)

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

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 47S Tan-Deep Sand

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$13 less (24%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty · 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.