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Natural Matte Longwear Foundation STROMBOLI dupes and alternatives NARS

Light medium · Warm · yellow 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%).

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Closest shade match: about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation M1WARM

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

Your shade
NARS
STROMBOLIChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
about-face
M1WARM
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$30 less (55%)

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

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Closest overall alternative: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 27.5Y Medium

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

Your shade
NARS
STROMBOLIChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Sephora Collection
27.5Y Medium
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
33
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$31 less (56%)

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 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F8.5NW
    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 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    24.5Y Medium
    Shade match 94
    $24SephoraSephora$31 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium, yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    6W
    Shade match 95
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (31%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    19 Light Medium Warm
    Shade match 96
    $38SephoraSephora$17 less (31%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Westman Atelier

    Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides

    Atelier M4
    Shade match 98
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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 warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    6WN
    Shade match 88
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (31%)

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

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm neutral olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15

    Neutral Medium 15
    Shade match 86
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15.50 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for medium neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 3

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Granola 4.5 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Granola 4.5 Golden

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

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    310

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 310

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · yellow undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    260N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 260N

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Medium Warm

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Medium Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in M1WARM, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in STROMBOLI. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSTROMBOLIClosest shade matchM1WARMScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#e9b37a#ecb67bLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · yellowSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium 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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
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 overall90
Skin type90Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in M1WARM.

Same or better

  • $30 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 27.5Y Medium, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in STROMBOLI. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSTROMBOLIClosest overall alternative27.5Y MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#e9b37a#e7ae77Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · yellowSamefrom 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 overall33
Skin type33Normal, combination, oilyNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 90/100Shade 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 Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 27.5Y Medium.

Same or better

  • $31 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 1%. 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
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation M1WARM

Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$30 less (55%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 27.5Y Medium

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$31 less (56%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

31 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.