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Natural Matte Longwear Foundation Lagos dupes and alternatives NARS

Medium 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%).

Closest shade match: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Caracas - Medium Dark 3.3

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

The match
NARS
Caracas - Medium Dark 3.3
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 18

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

Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Best price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$17 less (31%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    340
    Shade match 90
    $11.19$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$43.81 less (80%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC45
    Shade match 93
    $39SephoraSephora$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 96
    $40SephoraSephora$15 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 93
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 87
    $53SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Deep with Peachy Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 92
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    30.5Y Tan
    Shade match 88
    $24SephoraSephora$31 less (56%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    33

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: tan, yellow undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 91
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 89
    $40SephoraSephora$15 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    WN 98 Cream Caramel
    Shade match 92
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 93
    $48Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep - Neutral with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 94
    $39SephoraSephora$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: warm to neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    505 Toffee
    Shade match 88
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36.01 less (65%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 86
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: MD3.6 - Medium-deep to deep with warm undertones, and a red tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4N1

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $34

  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $31

  3. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

  4. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    18W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 18W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Valley 8.25

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Valley 8.25

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Caracas - Medium Dark 3.3, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in Lagos. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLagosClosest shade matchCaracas - Medium Dark 3.3Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#c9834d#c9814eLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity6024-hour wear16-hour wearSome difference16-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 98/100High 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 NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Caracas - Medium Dark 3.3.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 18, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in Lagos. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLagosClosest overall alternative18Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#c9834d#c28556Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
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 91/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 18.

Same or better

  • $17 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Caracas - Medium Dark 3.3

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 18

Best price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$17 less (31%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.