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Sweetener Foundation light 2 nw dupes and alternatives R.E.M. Beauty

Fair · 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: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 110C

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

Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $18 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation 1N00 Alabaster

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)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
59
Skin (Skin suitability)
73
Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $10 more

Your shade $35 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 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    N5
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: rosy beige with neutral undertones for light to medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    N4.5
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair beige with neutral undertones for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    N4
    Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: very fair beige with neutral undertones for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Fair Beige
    Shade match 90
    $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
    90
    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. Shade match 91
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

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

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for very fair warm skin with a yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 95
    $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
    95
    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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  7. Shade match 93
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · 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: Fair with Yellow Undertones

    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 2 nw (Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. 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

  2. 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

  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. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1N06

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1N06

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

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

    Fair Warm

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

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $8

  6. 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

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

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 110C, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in light 2 nw. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadelight 2 nwClosest shade match110CScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#f8c8aa#f5c6a5Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall82
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listed24-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 overall0
Skin type0CombinationNormal, oily, sensitiveMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 82/100Shade 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 Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 110C.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for combination skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 1N00 Alabaster, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in light 2 nw. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadelight 2 nwClosest overall alternative1N00 AlabasterScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour92#f8c8aa#f5ccb0Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom 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 · 3 of 5 compared59
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
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 91/100Medium 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 Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 1N00 Alabaster.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 110C

Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $18 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation 1N00 Alabaster

Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $10 more

Your shade $35 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.