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Natural Matte Longwear Foundation SAHEL dupes and alternatives NARS

Light medium · Warm · peach 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%).

Only showing matches with buildable coverage.

Closest shade match: Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation Amaretti 310G

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

The match
Huda Beauty
Amaretti 310G
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$37SephoraSephora
$18 less (33%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 257 Warm

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

The match
L'Oréal Paris
257 Warm
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$35.01 less (64%)

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

More matches

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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 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F8.2N
    Shade match 95
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41 less (75%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a warm pink undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    250 Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35.01 less (64%)

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    O 16
    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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  4. #6 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    35H Medium Honey
    Shade match 95
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation SAHEL (Light medium · Warm · peach undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.8 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.8 W

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Graham Cracker 4.1 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Graham Cracker 4.1 Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  3. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    030 Honey

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 030 Honey

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $10.99

  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Sucre D'orge

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Sucre D'orge

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

  5. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    8.5 Medium-Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 8.5 Medium-Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $36

  6. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Medium Warm

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Medium Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

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

Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation in Amaretti 310G, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in SAHEL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSAHELClosest shade matchAmaretti 310GScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#e9ac7e#e4aa79Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable 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 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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation in Amaretti 310G.

Same or better

  • $18 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. 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

Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 257 Warm, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in SAHEL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSAHELClosest overall alternative257 WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#e9ac7e#e4a674Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth95Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 3.0
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall82
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared100
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 92/100Shade 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 257 Warm.

Same or better

  • $35.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation Amaretti 310G

Best price
$37SephoraSephora
$18 less (33%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 257 Warm

Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$35.01 less (64%)

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

How these matches are scored

33 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.