Natural Matte Longwear Foundation PORT LOUIS dupes and alternatives NARS
4.5 (1,143)·Very deep · 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.
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$20 less (36%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
33
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/oily skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: very deep skin with warm, peach undertones
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$20 less (36%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/oily skin
Retailer shade note: rich with cool neutral undertones
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$20 less (36%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Slightly lighter· Buildable rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/oily skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly deeper· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
28
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin
Retailer shade note: Ultra Rich skin with neutral-olive undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
52
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
The closest shade to NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation PORT LOUIS (Very deep · 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 shade match works
Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 8N2 Rich Espresso, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in PORT LOUIS. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadePORT LOUISClosest shade match8N2 Rich EspressoHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#5e3323#5e3322Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 74/100Shade 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.
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW55, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in PORT LOUIS. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadePORT LOUISClosest overall alternativeNW55How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%89#5e3323#663420Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall67
Skin type100%67Normal, combination, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 93/100High 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.
32 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.
Sephora$16 less (29%)
