Soft Matte Complete Concealer Ginger dupes and alternatives NARS
4.5 (4,186)·Light · Warm · golden 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%).
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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
50
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
50
Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
50
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed
Matches: Same medium coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
48
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones
Matches: Same medium coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly deeper· Olive rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
48
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Olive rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium tan with olive undertones
$10.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$25.01 less (69%)4.1 (2,823)
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly lighter· Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
51
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Natural finish
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
The closest shade to NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Ginger (Light · Warm · golden undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage in Medium 2, against NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Ginger. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeGingerClosest shade matchMedium 2How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%91#ebbf92#f6c495Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%94LightFairCloseDepth difference: 3.3
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared50
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared72
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Normal, combination, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 78/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer in 14.0 Light Tan, against NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Ginger. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeGingerClosest overall alternative14.0 Light TanHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%85#ebbf92#e1bc99Close colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 82/100Shade 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.
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.
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