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Sweetener Foundation light 1 n dupes and alternatives R.E.M. Beauty

Fair · 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%).

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation N4

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
55
Skin (Skin suitability)
73
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $35 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 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    1N00 Alabaster
    Shade match 95
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: very fair skin tones with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Fair Beige
    Shade match 96
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Light
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $4 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
    95
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Fair Light
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $4 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
    95
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

    19H Fair-Light Honey
    Shade match 85
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: fair to light skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 86
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Very Fair with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    68

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for very fair cool skin with a pink hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 87
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: very light with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 91
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22.01 less (63%)

    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
    50

    Very close colour · 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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  10. Shade match 96
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17.01 less (49%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishFull rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation light 1 n (Fair · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    0N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 0N1

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $34

  2. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    2 Fair

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 2 Fair

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N6.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N6.5

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Willow 2.3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Willow 2.3

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $39

  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1N Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $42

  6. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Fair Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Fair Beige

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

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

Why the closest match works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N4, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in light 1 n. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadelight 1 nClosest matchN4Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#f7c9af#f1c7aeLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 compared55
Longevity40Not listed12-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
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall73
Skin type73CombinationNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N4.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy N4

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $35 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.