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
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
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
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
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 match works
Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation in 6.5N Neutral, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in ALEXANDRIA. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeALEXANDRIAClosest match6.5N NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#a7633c#a25f38Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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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