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Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Cadiz - Medium Dark 3 dupes and alternatives NARS

Medium · 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%).

Closest shade match: Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 6N

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

Closest overall alternative: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Tahoe

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

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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 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Syracuse
    Shade match 88
    $55SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: MD1 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Aruba
    Shade match 86
    $55SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: M6 - medium to medium-deep with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    3W Warm
    Shade match 86
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    30 Medium Tan Warm
    Shade match 85
    $21$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$34 less (62%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Cadiz - Medium Dark 3 (Medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Caramel

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Caramel

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

  1. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    14N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 14N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Tan Neutral

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Tan Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $8

  3. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

  4. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    10.5 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 10.5 Tan

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

  5. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 112 Ginger

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 112 Ginger

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

  6. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    370

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 370

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

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

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 6N, against NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Cadiz - Medium Dark 3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCadiz - Medium Dark 3Closest shade match6NScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#d0935f#d09462Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall61
Longevity8016-hour wear12-hour wearClose12-hour wear claimed against 16-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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, dry, combinationDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 99/100High 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 Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 6N.

Same or better

  • $17 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Tahoe, against NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Cadiz - Medium Dark 3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCadiz - Medium Dark 3Closest overall alternativeTahoeScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#d0935f#d1945cLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural 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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity7016-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 16-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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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 Tahoe.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 6N

Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$17 less (31%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Tahoe

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $55 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.