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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 Care and Glow Foundation 120N

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

Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $18 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation Swan

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

Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
55
Skin (Skin suitability)
73
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $13 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. Shade match 91
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 98
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

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

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    73

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Creamy Beige 122
    Shade match 96
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (66%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Nude Beige 125
    Shade match 95
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (66%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 89
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral to rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 92
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Ivory 115
    Shade match 93
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (66%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · 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 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 Care and Glow Foundation in 120N, 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 match120NScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#f8c8aa#f8c7a9Looks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium 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 · 3 of 5 compared40
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
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall73
Skin type73CombinationNormal, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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 Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation in 120N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Adds SPF 27

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedSPF 27
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Swan, 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 alternativeSwanScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour94#f8c8aa#f7c8a6Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium 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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared55
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 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 83/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Swan.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation 120N

Match price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $18 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation Swan

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $13 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.