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Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Caracas - Medium Dark 3.3 dupes and alternatives NARS

Medium tan · 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: NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation Lagos

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

Closest overall alternative: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 28Y

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

Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$31 less (56%)

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 · J.Cat Beauty

    Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation

    Cappuccino
    Shade match 94
    $3.89$5.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$51.11 less (93%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 93
    $39SephoraSephora$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feelContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: warm to neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Lagos
    Shade match 95
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: MD3.5 - medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    44N Tan Neutral
    Shade match 94
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    MD1NEUTRAL
    Shade match 95
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30 less (55%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 96
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$42.01 less (76%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural finish

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral medium/deep

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 96
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$42.01 less (76%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural finish

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral medium/deep

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    505 Toffee
    Shade match 86
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36.01 less (65%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Contains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 88
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium - deep with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 95
    $40SephoraSephora$15 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 94
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium deep, neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Very Tan Warm
    Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: very tan with golden undertone for dark tan skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 93
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$17 less (31%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC45
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephora$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 94
    $40SephoraSephora$15 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    340
    Shade match 90
    $11.19$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$43.81 less (80%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NW43
    Shade match 90
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$9 less (16%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneRadiant rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: brick beige with rosy undertone for medium to dark skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  18. Shade match 93
    $40SephoraSephora$15 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Cádiz
    Shade match 85
    $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
    85
    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: MD3 - Medium-deep with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  20. Shade match 88
    $63Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Luminous rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Luminous · Full coverage

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

    Differences: Luminous rather than natural finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. Shade match 94
    $40SephoraSephora$15 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Classic Tan 335
    Shade match 95
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$43.01 less (78%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Tan 190 G
    Shade match 86
    $49SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    365 Copper
    Shade match 85
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36.01 less (65%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. Shade match 87
    $55SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: MD3.3 - Medium-deep to deep with warm undertones, and a red tone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Medium 180 W
    Shade match 85
    $49SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  27. #29 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Medium 140 W
    Shade match 85
    $49SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  28. #30 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    D 32
    Shade match 92
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8.10 less (15%)

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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The closest shade to NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Caracas - Medium Dark 3.3 (Medium tan · 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

    Chocolat

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $36

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  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4N1

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $34

  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $31

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

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    Valley 8.25

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    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

  5. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 11 Tan

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    18W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 18W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

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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

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in Lagos, against NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Caracas - Medium Dark 3.3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCaracas - Medium Dark 3.3Closest shade matchLagosScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#c9814e#c9834dLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.7
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 compared70
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 compared82
Longevity6016-hour wear24-hour wearSome difference24-hour wear claimed against 16-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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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 Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in Lagos.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 28Y, against NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Caracas - Medium Dark 3.3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCaracas - Medium Dark 3.3Closest overall alternative28YScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour97#c9814e#cb7f4bLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65NeutralWarm · yellowSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared86
Longevity7016-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 16-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 90/100High 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 Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 28Y.

Same or better

  • $31 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. 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

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation Lagos

Best price
$55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

Your shade $55 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 28Y

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$31 less (56%)

Your shade $55 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.