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Soft Matte Complete Concealer Caramel dupes and alternatives NARS

Medium · 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 with full coverage, in liquid form, without talc.

  • 5 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer 4W

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

The match
Estée Lauder
4W
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
89
Depth
92
Undertone
100
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $2 more

Your shade $36 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC44

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

The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC44
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
47
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Best price
$30SephoraSephora
$6 less (17%)

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 84
    $30SephoraSephora$6 less (17%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 86
    $35SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    33
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 82
    $30SephoraSephora$6 less (17%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium beige with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    77
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep, Warm Peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 86
    $30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$6 less (17%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 85
    $30SephoraSephora$6 less (17%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    77
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium, Warm Golden

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 84
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    77
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium, Warm Golden

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. Shade match 83
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    77
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium, Warm Peach

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. Shade match 82
    $30SephoraSephora$6 less (17%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

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

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

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  11. Shade match 76
    $30SephoraSephora$6 less (17%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a foundation in your shade?

The closest shade to NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Caramel (Medium · 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 medium
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $42

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  1. Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation

    30 Medium Tan Warm

    Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation, shade 30 Medium Tan Warm

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $21

  2. e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    33 Medium Warm

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation, shade 33 Medium Warm

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $8

  3. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    356W

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation, shade 356W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $48

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

    290 Medium Warm

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer, shade 290 Medium Warm

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $18.99

  5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    W7 Warm Medium Deep

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation, shade W7 Warm Medium Deep

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $13.99

  6. Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint

    13

    Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint, shade 13

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $41

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

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer in 4W, against NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Caramel. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCaramelClosest shade match4WScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour89#c98f5f#cf9769Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth92MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 3.9
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 compared38
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 92/100High 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 Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer in 4W.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. 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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC44, against NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Caramel. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCaramelClosest overall alternativeNC44Score
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour79#c98f5f#d58a50Close colourColour difference 3.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome 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 83/100Shade match 87/100High 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC44.

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 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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer 4W

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $2 more

Your shade $36 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC44

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

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.