Natural Matte Longwear Foundation PUNJAB dupes and alternatives NARS
4.5 (1,143)·Light · Warm · golden 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· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: M2.25 - medium with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Olive rather than warm 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
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium light tan with olive undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
56
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium-tan neutral skin with peach undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium light tan with olive undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
56
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium neutral skin with peach undertones
The closest shade to NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation PUNJAB (Light · Warm · golden 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 match works
Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 12 Light Warm, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in PUNJAB. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadePUNJABClosest match12 Light WarmHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#f0ba8e#f1be8eVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 86/100Shade 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.
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.
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