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Soft Matte Complete Concealer Café Con Leche dupes and alternatives NARS

Very fair · Warm undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar concealer overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

Only showing matches made for normal skin, with full coverage.

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  • 2 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC11

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

The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC11
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
84
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$30SephoraSephora
$6 less (17%)

Your shade $36 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer 20S light sand

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

The match
Tarte
20S light sand
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
84
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
88
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$32SephoraSephora
$4 less (11%)

Your shade $36 at Sephora

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar concealer 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 concealer on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. Shade match 89
    $30SephoraSephora$6 less (17%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for light to medium skin w/ warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 88
    $30SephoraSephora$6 less (17%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for light skin w/ warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 86
    $30SephoraSephora$6 less (17%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: light beige with peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 85
    $31SephoraSephora$5 less (14%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin tones with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 79
    $30SephoraSephora$6 less (17%)

    Matches: Both claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 84
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 73
    $30SephoraSephora$6 less (17%)

    Matches: Both claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    33

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with warm peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · IT Cosmetics

    Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    13.0 Light Natural (for neutral undertones)
    Shade match 72
    $14SephoraSephora$22 less (61%)

    Matches: Both claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 80
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectClaims transfer resistanceClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Huda Beauty

    #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Cotton Candy 2.3 Beige
    Shade match 62
    $31SephoraSephora$5 less (14%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    62
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin tones with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 64
    $30SephoraSephora$6 less (17%)

    Matches: Both claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    64
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 79
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    33

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 66
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectClaims transfer resistanceClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    66
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 40
    $32SephoraSephora$4 less (11%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Described as fair, yours as light mediumFull rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as fair, yours as light medium · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with warm, golden undertones

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as fair, yours as light medium

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  16. #18 · Tarte

    Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    12N fair neutral
    Shade match 40
    $32SephoraSephora$4 less (11%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 16-hour wear

    Differences: Described as fair, yours as light mediumSlightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as fair, yours as light medium · Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as fair, yours as light medium

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Looking for a foundation in your shade?

The closest shade to NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Café Con Leche (Very fair · Warm undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation

    Namibia

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation, shade Namibia

    • Described as deep, yours as light medium
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $42

Closest foundations

  1. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    030 Fair

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation, shade 030 Fair

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $52

  2. Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation

    118

    Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation, shade 118

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $15.99

  3. NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30

    Alaska

    NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30, shade Alaska

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $50

  4. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    40 Fair Warm

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer, shade 40 Fair Warm

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $18.99

  5. Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Porcelain

    Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation, shade Porcelain

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  6. IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum

    Light

    IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum, shade Light

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $39

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

Why the closest shade match works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC11, against NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Café Con Leche. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCafé Con LecheClosest shade matchNC11Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour84#f2d4b2#f5cfa3Close colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very fairFairCloseDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared47
Longevity2012-hour wear36-hour wearDifferent36-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, combination, oilyDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC11.

Same or better

  • $6 less
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. 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

Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer in 20S light sand, against NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Café Con Leche. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCafé Con LecheClosest overall alternative20S light sandScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour76#f2d4b2#e7c9b0Close colourColour difference 4.1 (0 is identical)
Depth87Very fairFairCloseDepth difference: 5.3
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared88
Longevity8012-hour wear16-hour wearClose16-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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 Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer in 20S light sand.

Same or better

  • $4 less
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 16-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly deeper
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (benzyl salicylate)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC11

Best price
$30SephoraSephora
$6 less (17%)

Your shade $36 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative

Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer 20S light sand

Best price
$32SephoraSephora
$4 less (11%)

Your shade $36 at Sephora

SephoraView 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.