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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 match: Milani Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Skin Tint Stick 022

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

Your shade
NARS
MaliChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Milani
022
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
86
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$18.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23.51 less (56%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation D20N

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

Your shade
NARS
MaliChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Smashbox
D20N
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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. #3 · Smashbox

    Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation

    D10N
    Shade match 87
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame full coverageClaims 16-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

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

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: level-one dark with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Coffee DPN4
    Shade match 89
    $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. #5 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F18NW
    Shade match 82
    $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

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

    SephoraView at Sephora

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 shade match works

Milani Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Skin Tint Stick in 022, against NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation in Mali. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMaliClosest shade match022Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour86#5f361a#583720Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 1 of 5 compared40
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Combination, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 75/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Milani Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Skin Tint Stick in 022.

Same or better

  • $23.51 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte

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 shade match
BaseNo ingredient listSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listNot listed
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in D20N, against NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation in Mali. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMaliClosest overall alternativeD20NScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour86#5f361a#5a2f0cVery close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth92Very deepRich deepCloseDepth difference: 3.9
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Combination, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in D20N.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims 16-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte

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 overall alternative
BaseNo ingredient listWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listNot listed
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap
View full match

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Milani Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Skin Tint Stick 022

Match price
$18.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23.51 less (56%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation D20N

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.