Natural Matte Longwear Foundation ALEXANDRIA dupes and alternatives NARS
4.5 (1,143)·Deep tan · Neutral 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: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium to deep skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium to deep skin with neutral undertones
$39Ulta Beauty(product price)$16 less (29%)4.3 (1,754)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium to deep skin with warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
$11.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$43.01 less (78%)4.4 (182,841)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
52
Skin suitability
67
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim transfer resistance· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: very tan with yellow undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims colour stability
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
28
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
30
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Retailer shade note: Tan with strong golden undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium to deep skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium to deep skin with neutral undertones
$24Ulta Beauty(product price)$31 less (56%)3.9 (396)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation ALEXANDRIA (Deep tan · Neutral 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
J.Cat Beauty Aquasurance Compact Foundation in Caramel, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in ALEXANDRIA. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeALEXANDRIAClosest shade matchCaramelHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#a7633c#a86338Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full 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 · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Normal, combination, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 83/100Shade 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.
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW40, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in ALEXANDRIA. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeALEXANDRIAClosest overall alternativeNW40How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#a7633c#a36236Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall67
Skin type100%67Normal, combination, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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.
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.
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