Sweetener Foundation light 6 n dupes and alternatives R.E.M. Beauty
4.5 (732)·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%).
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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% 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
Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral/pinky undertones
$11.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (66%)4.4 (182,841)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · 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
The closest shade to R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation light 6 n (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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 Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick in 260 Bisque N, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in light 6 n. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadelight 6 nClosest shade match260 Bisque NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%98#eab899#e9b595Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall40
Longevity30%40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall0
Skin type100%0CombinationNormal, dry, oilyMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 80/100Shade 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.
NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation in 05: Vanilla, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in light 6 n. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadelight 6 nClosest overall alternative05: VanillaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%99#eab899#eab99bLooks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared54
Longevity30%40Not listed16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall73
Skin type100%73CombinationCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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.
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.
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