Natural Matte Longwear Foundation VIENNA dupes and alternatives NARS
4.5 (1,143)·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%).
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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· No blurring effect claimed· No 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium 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
$39.50Ulta Beauty(product price)$15.50 less (28%)4.4 (15,124)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No 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
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.
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 NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%98#f2c6a3#f0c3a0Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity30%3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, 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.
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 AlabasterHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#f2c6a3#edc2a0Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97FairLightCloseDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, 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.
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.