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Natural Matte Longwear Foundation LA SERENA dupes and alternatives NARS

Deep 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%).

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Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW48

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

Your shade
NARS
LA SERENAChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW48
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
100
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9 less (16%)

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

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Closest overall alternative: Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 53N Deep Neutral

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

Your shade
NARS
LA SERENAChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Tarte
53N Deep Neutral
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
63
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
$13 less (24%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15

    Golden Dark 25
    Shade match 88
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15.50 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

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

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick

    510 Suede C
    Shade match 88
    $46SephoraSephora$9 less (16%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with cool/rich red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation

    8N1 Espresso
    Shade match 86
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: deepest with cool brown undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    365 Neutral
    Shade match 76
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35.01 less (64%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    53H Deep Honey
    Shade match 76
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with warm, peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation

    7C1 Rich Mahogany
    Shade match 84
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: extra deep with cool red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    7N1 Deep Amber
    Shade match 85
    $52SephoraSephora$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: extra deep with neutral brown undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    D 34
    Shade match 78
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8.10 less (15%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    6N2 Truffle
    Shade match 83
    $52SephoraSephora$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral subtle brown undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    53G Deep Golden
    Shade match 71
    $42SephoraSephora$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertoneContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with very warm, golden or olive undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    40 Deep Neutral
    Shade match 79
    $38SephoraSephora$17 less (31%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: neutral peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Dior

    Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick

    6 N Neutral
    Shade match 83
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Deep Cool
    Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly deeperRadiant rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Radiant rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: deep with red brown undertone for dark skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    10N
    Shade match 76
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (31%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral, subtle warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

    57H Rich Honey
    Shade match 69
    $42SephoraSephora$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deeper skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · LORAC

    PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation

    22
    Shade match 67
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (31%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    67
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: dark with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick

    500 Suede W
    Shade match 72
    $46SephoraSephora$9 less (16%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with warm/yellow undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation LA SERENA (Deep tan · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    14 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 14 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $36

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  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Velvet 10.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Velvet 10.5

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    055 Hazelnut

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 055 Hazelnut

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    5.5N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 5.5N

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    6.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 6.5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W9.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W9.5

    • Slight colour difference
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW48, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in LA SERENA. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLA SERENAClosest shade matchNW48Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#b16546#aa6848Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 94/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW48.

Same or better

  • $9 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 53N Deep Neutral, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in LA SERENA. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLA SERENAClosest overall alternative53N Deep NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour79#b16546#a46441Close colourColour difference 3.8 (0 is identical)
Depth95Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 2.9
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 87/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 53N Deep Neutral.

Same or better

  • $13 less
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
View full match

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW48

Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9 less (16%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 53N Deep Neutral

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
$13 less (24%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.