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More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Very Deep Neutral 2 dupes and alternatives Polite Society

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: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Ambato

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Polite Society
Very Deep Neutral 2Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
NARS
Ambato
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
78
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $42 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. #2 · Range Beauty

    True Intentions Skin-Soothing Hydrating Foundation

    Night Dip
    Shade match 72
    $16.50$33SephoraSephora$25.50 less (61%)

    Matches: Same radiant finishBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/normal skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · Jung Saem Mool

    Essential Skin Nuder Long-Lasting Hydrating Compact Cushion Foundation

    47N Rich
    Shade match 86
    $32SephoraSephora$10 less (24%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    20

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/normal/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: neutral rich

    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 Very Deep Neutral 2 (Very deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    560W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 560W

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

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  2. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    52 Deep Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 52 Deep Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

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  3. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    16 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 16 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

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  4. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    498

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 498

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

    61H espresso

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 61H espresso

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

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

    45.5 Deep Ebony

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 45.5 Deep Ebony

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $30

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

Why the closest match works

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Ambato, against Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Very Deep Neutral 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeVery Deep Neutral 2Closest matchAmbatoScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#68443d#6a453dLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionVery deepRich deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
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 compared78
Longevity70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-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 stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Ambato.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, no siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy Ambato

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

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How these matches are scored

31 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.