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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%).

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Closest shade match: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Timaru

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

Your shade
NARS
TIMARUChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
NARS
Timaru
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $55 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation 540N

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

Your shade
NARS
TIMARUChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Gucci
540N
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $55 at Sephora

SephoraView 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 · Gucci

    24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation

    530O
    Shade match 82
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneNo blurring effect claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep with olive undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    8N1 Espresso
    Shade match 96
    $52SephoraSephora$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: deepest with neutral rich-brown undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Dior

    Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation

    8N Neutral
    Shade match 90
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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: deep skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M16
    Shade match 80
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: deeper brown w/ red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Deep 61 Cool
    Shade match 81
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (18%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for extra deep cool skin with a red hue

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #8 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW44
    Shade match 79
    $39SephoraSephora$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    67

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep with red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. #9 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Kapiti SF12
    Shade match 98
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    28

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep with red golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    065 Coffee

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 065 Coffee

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $10.99

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  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    15 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 15 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    55W rich warm

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 55W rich warm

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    7N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 7N

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    8 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 8 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    24N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 24N

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

    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

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Timaru, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in TIMARU. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTIMARUClosest shade matchTimaruScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#884c38#8b4c3aLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 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, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 98/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Timaru.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium 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 oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

14 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 28%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 540N, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in TIMARU. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTIMARUClosest overall alternative540NScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour87#884c38#7e4532Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth90DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 4.6
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
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 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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 90/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 540N.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Runs slightly deeper
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Timaru

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $55 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation 540N

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

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.