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Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation 15 Buff dupes and alternatives NYX Professional Makeup

Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden 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: Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation L30N

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

Your shade
NYX Professional Makeup
15 BuffChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Smashbox
L30N
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $30.03 more

Your shade $14.97 at Walmart · product price; shade not separately priced

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Closest overall alternative: Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation F9W

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

Your shade
NYX Professional Makeup
15 BuffChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Revolution Beauty
F9W
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
50
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$6.97 less (47%)

Your shade $14.97 at Walmart · 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 · Revolution Beauty

    Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation

    F6.5N
    Shade match 92
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$6.97 less (47%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

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

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Medium 30 Warm
    Shade match 92
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $27.03 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

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

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: for medium warm skin with a yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    13 Medium
    Shade match 93
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $27.03 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

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

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation 15 Buff (Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2N34

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2N34

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    42S tan sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 42S tan sand

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    21.0 Medium Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 21.0 Medium Tan

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3WP Warm Peach

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3WP Warm Peach

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    11 Light Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 11 Light Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.75

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

    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

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in L30N, against NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation in 15 Buff. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15 BuffClosest shade matchL30NScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#d1a17a#cf9e76Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in L30N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than buildable 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 shade match
BaseNo ingredient listWater-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

Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation in F9W, against NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation in 15 Buff. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15 BuffClosest overall alternativeF9WScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour94#d1a17a#d39e72Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenWarm · yellowClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · none of 5 comparable50
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)
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 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation in F9W.

Same or better

  • $6.97 less
  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage

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 listSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listNot listed
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation L30N

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $30.03 more

Your shade $14.97 at Walmart · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation F9W

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$6.97 less (47%)

Your shade $14.97 at Walmart · 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.