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Sweetener Foundation deep 5 ng dupes and alternatives R.E.M. Beauty

Deep · 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%).

Closest shade match: Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer WN 122 Clove

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

Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$41SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 57S Rich Sand

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

Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
73
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

More matches

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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 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    58H Rich Honey
    Shade match 91
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

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

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deeper skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 90
    $42.50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: for deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 94
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 87
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: D3 - Deep with neutral undertones, and an olive tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC55
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 91
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27 less (77%)

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

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: dark or deep skin tones with a warm red undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Powder Foundation

    Tanzania - Dark 3
    Shade match 91
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15 less (43%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

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

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    06 Medium/Dark
    Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC60
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep with rich neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC58
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 90
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

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

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Deep with Golden Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW43
    Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

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

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with warm peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation deep 5 ng (Deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC55

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC55

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    530N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 530N

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $24

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    8 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 8 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    6C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 6C

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    54H deep honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 54H deep honey

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  6. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    520 Suede W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 520 Suede W

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

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

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in WN 122 Clove, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in deep 5 ng. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadedeep 5 ngClosest shade matchWN 122 CloveScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#8e5537#8e553bLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth100DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall0
Skin type0CombinationNormal, dry, oilyMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 75/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in WN 122 Clove.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 57S Rich Sand, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in deep 5 ng. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadedeep 5 ngClosest overall alternative57S Rich SandScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour94#8e5537#955637Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth97DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listed12-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
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall73
Skin type73CombinationNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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 Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 57S Rich Sand.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer WN 122 Clove

Best price
$41SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 57S Rich Sand

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.