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Natural Matte Longwear Foundation LIMA dupes and alternatives NARS

Very fair · 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: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 2N2 Buff

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

Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$3 less (5%)

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

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Closest overall alternative: Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 2

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

Overall match
93out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$15 less (27%)

Your shade $55 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 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    50 Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35.01 less (64%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 93
    $40SephoraSephora$15 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than full coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than full coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 94
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light shade, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 86
    $40SephoraSephora$15 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 86
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39.01 less (71%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    118
    Shade match 87
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39.01 less (71%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm undetones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation

    2N1 Desert Beige
    Shade match 95
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    1W Brioche
    Shade match 88
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    Y 22
    Shade match 89
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8.10 less (15%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very 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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  10. #12 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    Y 23
    Shade match 88
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8.10 less (15%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very 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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  11. Shade match 85
    $64SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F0.2N
    Shade match 85
    $9.80$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$45.20 less (82%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 86
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    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: fair skin with warm tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC13
    Shade match 85
    $39SephoraSephora$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: fair beige with golden undertone for fair skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    12N Fair Neutral
    Shade match 85
    $40SephoraSephora$15 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation

    2C3 Fresco
    Shade match 88
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light medium with cool rosy beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. Shade match 85
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. Shade match 84
    $40SephoraSephora$15 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for fair skin with warm olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. Shade match 84
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$15 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for light skin with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Light Natural
    Shade match 87
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$42.01 less (76%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    150

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 150

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Café Au Lait

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Café Au Lait

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    011 Vanilla

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 011 Vanilla

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair

    $10.99

  4. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Porcelain

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Porcelain

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N2

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N2

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    13.0 Light Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 13.0 Light Natural

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 2N2 Buff, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in LIMA. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLIMAClosest shade match2N2 BuffScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#fdd9b6#fed8b3Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 overall48
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 2N2 Buff.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 2, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in LIMA. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLIMAClosest overall alternative2Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#fdd9b6#fedfbfVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared86
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 93/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 2.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 2N2 Buff

Match price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$3 less (5%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 2

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$15 less (27%)

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.