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Natural Matte Longwear Foundation TIMARU dupes and alternatives NARS

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 matchClosest overall alternative: Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 8N IN

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
NARS
TIMARUChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Dior
8N IN
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
67
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$64SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

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. #2 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Deep 60 Cool
    Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed

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

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Powder Foundation

    Katsina - Dark 2
    Shade match 91
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35 less (64%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation

    Caramel Brown
    Shade match 91
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$42.01 less (76%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Powder Foundation

    Tanzania - Dark 3
    Shade match 88
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35 less (64%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #6 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15

    Golden Deep 28
    Shade match 89
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15.50 less (28%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

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

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    57N Rich Neutral
    Shade match 83
    $40SephoraSephora$15 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: deeper skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    6C Macchiato
    Shade match 79
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: deep with cool 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 match works

Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 8N IN, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in TIMARU. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTIMARUClosest match8N INScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#884c38#864c33Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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
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 overall67
Skin type67Normal, combination, oilyCombination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 95/100High 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

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To Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 8N IN.

Same or better

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

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for normal skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy 8N IN

Best price
$64SephoraSephora
Costs $9 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.