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Natural Matte Longwear Foundation VIENNA dupes and alternatives NARS

Fair · Cool 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%).

Closest shade match: Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 22N Light Neutral

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
$13 less (24%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation 1R02 Cool Alabaster

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

Overall match
94out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$45SephoraSephora
$10 less (18%)

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 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    101.5 Ivory Buff
    Shade match 89
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$40.01 less (73%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    10P Light
    Shade match 96
    $24SephoraSephora$31 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    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: light, pink undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    3C
    Shade match 97
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (31%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with cool peachy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 89
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (18%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for fair neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 89
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (18%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

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

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    21N IVORY
    Shade match 88
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30 less (55%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Vienna - Light 4.5
    Shade match 97
    $55SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: L4.5 - light with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    N5
    Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephora$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: rosy beige with neutral undertones for light to medium skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Sand (N-030)
    Shade match 89
    $58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light, neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 78
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Vienna
    Shade match 97
    $55SephoraSephoraSame price

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: L4.5 - light with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 85
    $53SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Fair with Pinky Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    12P
    Shade match 97
    $24SephoraSephora$31 less (56%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light with pink undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 83
    $53SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Fair with Pinky Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Fair Cool
    Shade match 98
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with rosy undertone for pale skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

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

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  17. Shade match 79
    $64SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light to medium

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    10 Fair Cool
    Shade match 96
    $21$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$34 less (62%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    High confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    600 Cairo
    Shade match 83
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (56%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for light skin w/ neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. Shade match 89
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$47 less (85%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$40.41 less (73%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  22. Shade match 79
    $53SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Fair with Yellow Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    LC7
    Shade match 96
    $49SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    33

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light cool 7

    High confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    4.5 N
    Shade match 90
    $48SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  25. Shade match 78
    $53SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Fair with Yellow Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Warm Porcelain (W-016)
    Shade match 80
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Fair skin, warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  27. Shade match 90
    $49SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for fair skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  28. Shade match 90
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15.50 less (28%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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

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    Light 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Light 4

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

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    200C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 200C

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $24

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    3C Cool

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3C Cool

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $42

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    Light Peach

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Peach

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $8

  5. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1R12

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1R12

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $35

  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Cotton Candy 2.3 Beige

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Cotton Candy 2.3 Beige

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $31

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

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 22N Light Neutral, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in VIENNA. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeVIENNAClosest shade match22N Light NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#f2c6a3#f0c3a0Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom 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 · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 94/100Shade 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 Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 22N Light Neutral.

Same or better

  • $13 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 1R02 Cool Alabaster, against NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in VIENNA. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeVIENNAClosest overall alternative1R02 Cool AlabasterScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#f2c6a3#edc2a0Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97FairLightCloseDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom 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 · 4 of 5 compared72
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 94/100Shade 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 Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 1R02 Cool Alabaster.

Same or better

  • $10 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 22N Light Neutral

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
$13 less (24%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation 1R02 Cool Alabaster

Best price
$45SephoraSephora
$10 less (18%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

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How these matches are scored

30 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.