Natural Matte Longwear Foundation CÁDIZ dupes and alternatives NARS
4.5 (1,143)·Medium tan · 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· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral undertone
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool 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
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for medium to tan skin with rosy neutral undertones
$6.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$48.01 less (87%)3.8 (142)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol
The closest shade to NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation CÁDIZ (Medium tan · 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
e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 44 Tan Cool, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in CÁDIZ. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCÁDIZClosest shade match44 Tan CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#c98b5c#cd8d62Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Overall match 82/100Shade 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.
Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 26, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in CÁDIZ. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCÁDIZClosest overall alternative26How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%96#c98b5c#c7885cLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 3 of 5 compared86
Longevity30%7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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 overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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.
31 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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