Light Reflecting Foundation Vienna dupes and alternatives NARS
4.3 (6,795)·Fair · Cool 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%).
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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same natural finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same natural finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
$25Ulta Beauty(product price)$30 less (55%)4.4 (33)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish· Light rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Vienna (Fair · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Fair Cool, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Vienna. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeViennaClosest shade matchFair CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#eec6a3#f2c9a7Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 85/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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.
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 120 Light, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Vienna. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeViennaClosest overall alternative120 LightHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall78
Colour60%94#eec6a3#f5c8a2Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared100
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/dry skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 78/100High 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.
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.