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Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Mali - Dark 6 dupes and alternatives NARS

Very deep · 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%).

Only showing matches with buildable coverage, without talc.

  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 6.5N Neutral

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

Closest overall alternative: Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 60H Mahogany Honey

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

Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
85
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$13 less (24%)

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

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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 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Ganache 560R
    Shade match 88
    $37SephoraSephora$18 less (33%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Rich skin with a red undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F15NC
    Shade match 90
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41 less (75%)

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: dark or deep skin tones with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Mali - Dark 6 (Very deep · 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

    Cacao

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Cacao

    • Nearest in this range
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW55

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW55

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 9.5 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 9.5 N

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

  3. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N11

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N11

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Clove 11.4

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Clove 11.4

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $39

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

    7N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 7N

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

  6. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    6W1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 6W1

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Warm undertone

    $34

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

Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 6.5N Neutral, against NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Mali - Dark 6. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMali - Dark 6Closest shade match6.5N NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour89#793e21#823e23Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable 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 compared49
Longevity6016-hour wear24-hour wearSome difference24-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 6.5N Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 60H Mahogany Honey, against NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Mali - Dark 6. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMali - Dark 6Closest overall alternative60H Mahogany HoneyScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour90#793e21#76422aVery close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionVery deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralWarmSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable 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 compared72
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
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 82/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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 Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 60H Mahogany Honey.

Same or better

  • $13 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 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

Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 6.5N Neutral

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $55 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 60H Mahogany Honey

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$13 less (24%)

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

How these matches are scored

32 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.