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: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Described as medium tan, yours as light medium· Medium rather than full coverage· Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
20
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Described as medium tan, yours as light medium · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: medium tan, neutral undertones
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as medium tan, yours as light medium
The closest shade to PÜR 4-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 Buff MN3 (Medium tan · 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
L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in N5.5 Neutral Medium Deep, against PÜR 4-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in Buff MN3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeBuff MN3Closest shade matchN5.5 Neutral Medium DeepHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%89#b1845d#bb875eVery close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Overall match 85/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation in Dark 155W, against PÜR 4-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in Buff MN3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeBuff MN3Closest overall alternativeDark 155WHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%97#b1845d#b38560Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Overall match 92/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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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