Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Belem dupes and alternatives NARS
3.8 (6,285)·Medium tan · Warm 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.
$15.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$39.01 less (71%)4.5 (1,466)
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: medium-deep with warm undertones
The closest shade to NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Belem (Medium tan · Warm 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
R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in tan 4 g, against NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Belem. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeBelemClosest shade matchtan 4 gHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%96#c88050#c88256Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%4016-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall33
Skin type100%33Normal, dry, combinationCombinationBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 77/100Shade 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.
Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 44N Tan Neutral, against NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Belem. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeBelemClosest overall alternative44N Tan NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%94#c88050#c68157Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 84/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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.
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.
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