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Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Macao - Medium 4 dupes and alternatives NARS

Tan · Olive 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%).

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Closest shade match: Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Tan To Dark Olive

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

Your shade
NARS
Macao - Medium 4Change shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Tan To Dark Olive
Depth and undertone: Tan · Olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$39 less (71%)

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

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Closest overall alternative: NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation MACAO

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

Your shade
NARS
Macao - Medium 4Change shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
NARS
MACAO
Depth and undertone: Tan · Olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Same price

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 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    PERTH
    Shade match 96
    $55SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame olive undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: MD5.25 - Medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones, and an olive tone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    440 Savanna
    Shade match 91
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame olive undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin w/ cool olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    435 Punta Cana
    Shade match 91
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (56%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin w/ neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Medium Deep 46 Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneMatte rather than natural finishContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for medium deep rich neutral skin with a peach hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    365 Copper
    Shade match 82
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36.01 less (65%)

    Matches: Same full coverageBoth claim transfer resistanceClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    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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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Macao - Medium 4 (Tan · Olive 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

    Truffle

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Truffle

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Flax 8

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Flax 8

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4W

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    20O

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 20O

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Olive undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC45

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC45

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 4

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer

    Caramel

    Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer, shade Caramel

    • Very close colour
    • Tan

    $14.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Tan To Dark Olive, against NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Macao - Medium 4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMacao - Medium 4Closest shade matchTan To Dark OliveScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#b8753b#b4743aLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100OliveOliveSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity4016-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 81/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Tan To Dark Olive.

Same or better

  • $39 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same olive undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. 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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in MACAO, against NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Macao - Medium 4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMacao - Medium 4Closest overall alternativeMACAOScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#b8753b#bc7840Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100OliveOliveSamefrom 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 97/100High 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 MACAO.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same olive 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 overall alternative
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
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Tan To Dark Olive

Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$39 less (71%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation MACAO

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $55 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.