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Sweetener Foundation light 5 n dupes and alternatives R.E.M. Beauty

Light · 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 match: IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation Light Neutral

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation F3N

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)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
68
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27 less (77%)

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

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 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    2C Madeleine
    Shade match 80
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $19 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame buildable coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    68

    Colour not compared · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    150
    Shade match 87
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$28.01 less (80%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light with warm rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    13 Light Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    70

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 86
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 95
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $17 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
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · 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 · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 87
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: light cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 93
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (54%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$20.41 less (58%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

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

    Low 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 5 n (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. 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

  2. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Vanilla

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Vanilla

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12

  3. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Buff Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Buff Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  4. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    1N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 1N1

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $34

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Willow 2.3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Willow 2.3

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $39

  6. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    025 Medium

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 025 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Fair

    $10.99

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

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Light Neutral, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in light 5 n. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadelight 5 nClosest shade matchLight NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#f5bea5#f0bda4Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome 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 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 overall68
Skin type68CombinationNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Light Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Adds SPF 50

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (limonene)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 50
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation in F3N, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in light 5 n. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadelight 5 nClosest overall alternativeF3NScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#f5bea5#f1bfa4Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared40
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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 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 overall68
Skin type68CombinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation in F3N.

Same or better

  • $27 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation Light Neutral

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation F3N

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27 less (77%)

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

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.