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Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Vallauris - Medium 1.5 dupes and alternatives NARS

Light medium · Cool 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 matchClosest overall alternative: Lawless Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation 12M

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Best price
$47SephoraSephora
$8 less (15%)

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. Shade match 88
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$9 less (16%)

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: neutral beige with neutral undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 89
    $40SephoraSephora$15 less (27%)

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · 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 medium skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    N6
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephora$16 less (29%)

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: true beige with neutral undertone for light to medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Medium Beige
    Shade match 85
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$42.01 less (76%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 83
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 83
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Wet n Wild

    PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation

    Bronze Beige
    Shade match 89
    $5.24$7.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$49.76 less (90%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$40.41 less (73%)

    Matches: Same full coverageClaims a blurring effectAdds SPF 15

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Vallauris - Medium 1.5 (Light medium · Cool 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

    Toffee

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Toffee

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

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

    3.5C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3.5C

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $38

  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    300C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 300C

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $24

  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 4

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

  4. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5.25

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.25

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

  5. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    25.5 Medium Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.5 Medium Bronze

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

  6. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    35N medium

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 35N medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $32

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Lawless Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation in 12M, against NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Vallauris - Medium 1.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeVallauris - Medium 1.5Closest match12MScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour98#deaf8c#e1b18dLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85CoolNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 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 overall28
Skin type28Normal, dry, combinationCombination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Lawless Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation in 12M.

Same or better

  • $8 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)
  • Same natural finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for normal/dry skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy 12M

Best price
$47SephoraSephora
$8 less (15%)

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.