Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation 24: Java dupes and alternatives NYX Professional Makeup
3.9 (4,653)·Rich 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%).
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.
Matches: Same matte finish· Same medium coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
73
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: very deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
$6.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$7.01 less (50%)3.8 (142)
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Slightly lighter· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertones
Matches: Same medium coverage· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: Extra deep with cool undertones
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
77
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin
Retailer shade note: Ultra Rich skin with neutral-warm undertones
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
60
Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: deep rich with neutral undertones
The closest shade to NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation 24: Java (Rich deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick in 17 Deep, against NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation in 24: Java. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade24: JavaClosest shade match17 DeepHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#4a2e2d#482c28Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%60MediumLightSome differenceLight coverage rather than medium
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared61
Longevity30%7016-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 16-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Combination, normal, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/normal skin
Overall match 76/100Shade 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.
Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 63N Espresso Neutral, against NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation in 24: Java. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade24: JavaClosest overall alternative63N Espresso NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%88#4a2e2d#472728Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 85/100Shade 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.
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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