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More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Tan Neutral dupes and alternatives Polite Society

Tan · 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%).

Only showing matches in stick form.

  • 3 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick MEDIUM DEEP 2

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

Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$4 less (10%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Lancôme Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick 450 Suede N

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

Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
62
Wear (Wear & performance)
89
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$46SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 · Juvia's Place

    I Am My Skin Hydra-Tint Foundation Stick

    12 Addis Ababa
    Shade match 89
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22 less (52%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: caramel with warm undertones for soft bronze skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Tan Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$26 less (62%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Medium To Tan Neutral
    Shade match 94
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$26 less (62%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. Shade match 94
    $40SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

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

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishLight rather than full coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    46
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Light rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Tan Neutral (Tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    19NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 19NC

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $30

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Caramel

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Caramel

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $12

  4. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    050 Café

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 050 Café

    • Very close colour
    • Tan

    $10.99

  5. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 11 Tan

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    440C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 440C

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $24

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM DEEP 2, against Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Tan Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTan NeutralClosest shade matchMEDIUM DEEP 2Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#ba7952#c17951Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionTanMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared65
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage40FullLightDifferentLight 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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall61
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dryBoth marketed for dry/​normal skin
Overall match 80/100Shade 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

If you switch

To MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM DEEP 2.

Same or better

  • $4 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines

Different

  • Light rather than full coverage
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 1%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone none vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Lancôme Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick in 450 Suede N, against Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Tan Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTan NeutralClosest overall alternative450 Suede NScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#ba7952#b97649Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionTanMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared89
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 95/100High 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 Lancôme Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick in 450 Suede N.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick MEDIUM DEEP 2

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$4 less (10%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Lancôme Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick 450 Suede N

Best price
$46SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

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.