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Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Huahine - Medium Dark 2.6 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: Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 18

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

Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 234N Suede

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 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    32 Medium Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$47 less (85%)

    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
    91
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    CN 78 Nutty
    Shade match 94
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (25%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Medium 150 N
    Shade match 98
    $49SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    490 Golden Amber
    Shade match 89
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36.01 less (65%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Medium Tan Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral to golden undertone for medium to light tan skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    330
    Shade match 97
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39.01 less (71%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Gingerbread 430N
    Shade match 96
    $37SephoraSephora$18 less (33%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Tan skin with a golden-neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    42S Tan Sand
    Shade match 92
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$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
    92
    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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  9. Shade match 97
    $40SephoraSephora$15 less (27%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

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

    Looks identical · 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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  10. Shade match 93
    $48SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with neutral peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 93
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. 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 with warm golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    33 Medium Warm
    Shade match 87
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$47 less (85%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Syracuse
    Shade match 87
    $55SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · 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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  15. #17 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    6N
    Shade match 98
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (31%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Clinique

    Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation

    Light Medium 3
    Shade match 92
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Pistachio Cream 425N
    Shade match 90
    $37SephoraSephora$18 less (33%)

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

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Tan skin with neutral-olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. Shade match 94
    $12.59$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$42.41 less (77%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    330 Hazelnut
    Shade match 88
    $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
    88
    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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  20. Shade match 92
    $47SephoraSephora$8 less (15%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for normal/dry skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: tan with neutral-golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #23 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    260 Golden Sun
    Shade match 88
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36.01 less (65%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    6.25
    Shade match 87
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    33.5N Tan
    Shade match 95
    $24SephoraSephora$31 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: tan, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    42S Tan Sand
    Shade match 90
    $42SephoraSephora$13 less (24%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. 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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  26. #28 · Pat McGrath Labs

    Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Medium 15
    Shade match 96
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium with golden neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #29 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Medium 160 C
    Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  28. Shade match 90
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim 12-hour wearBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverage

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

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Huahine - Medium Dark 2.6 (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

    • Very 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. 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

  3. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $38

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

    370

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

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  6. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral 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

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 18, against NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Huahine - Medium Dark 2.6. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeHuahine - Medium Dark 2.6Closest shade match18Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#d39564#d69666Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
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 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 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 Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 18.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than 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
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 234N Suede, against NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Huahine - Medium Dark 2.6. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeHuahine - Medium Dark 2.6Closest overall alternative234N SuedeScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#d39564#ce9363Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
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 Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 234N Suede.

Same or better

  • $6 less
  • 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
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 18

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$15 less (27%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 234N Suede

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$6 less (11%)

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.