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Soft Matte Complete Foundation Mali 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation 490

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
NARS
MaliChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Fenty Beauty
490
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$2 less (5%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

  1. #2 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Skin Tint Stick

    022
    Overall 75
    $18.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23.51 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: deep with golden neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Coffee DPN4
    Overall 76
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8 less (19%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims not settling into linesClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: rich brown skin w/neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #4 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    26 N
    Overall 74
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: dark with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #5 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    28.5 N
    Overall 73
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: dark deep with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #6 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F18NW
    Overall 76
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$28 less (67%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: dark or deep skin tones with an olive undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #7 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

    480
    Overall 79
    $40SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone

    Retailer shade note: for deep skin with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation Mali (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 Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

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Closest concealers

  1. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Cocoa

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Cocoa

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC63

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC63

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Brownie 8.5 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Brownie 8.5 Red

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4N74

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4N74

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    26N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 26N

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    8C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 8C

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Why the closest match works

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation in 490, against NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation in Mali. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMaliClosest match490Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#5f361a#5d331aLooks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very deepRich deepCloseDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionVery deepVery deepBoth described as very deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 type100Combination, normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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

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To Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation in 490.

Same or better

  • $2 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseNo ingredient listWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap
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Where to buy 490

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$2 less (5%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

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.