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Sweetener Foundation light 6 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: Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Glimmer

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5 less (14%)

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 140 Neutral

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

Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
68
Best price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15.01 less (43%)

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. #3 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Light To Medium Neutral
    Shade match 97
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (54%)

    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
    97
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F4C
    Shade match 88
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$21 less (60%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a cool pink undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 96
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · 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: Light with Pinky Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 96
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    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 Pinky Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 90
    $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
    90
    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 fair cool skin with a pink hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · 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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  7. #9 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    120
    Shade match 89
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$28.01 less (80%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finish

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

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

    Looks identical · 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 yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 92
    $15.13WalmartWalmart$19.87 less (57%)

    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
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% 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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  9. Shade match 97
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    73

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    170
    Shade match 87
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$28.01 less (80%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finish

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

    Retailer shade note: light medium with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 96
    $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
    96
    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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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Buff Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Buff Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    N12

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade N12

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    130N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 130N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

  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. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Light Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. 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

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

Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral in Glimmer, 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 matchGlimmerScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#eab899#e6b79bLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall48
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100BuildableLight-mediumCloseLight-medium 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 · 2 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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall0
Skin type0CombinationSensitiveMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 72/100Shade 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 Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral in Glimmer.

Same or better

  • $5 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Light-medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 50

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 140 Neutral, 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 alternative140 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#eab899#eebb97Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100BuildableBuildableSameSame buildable coverage
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 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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall68
Skin type68CombinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 84/100Shade 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 140 Neutral.

Same or better

  • $15.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same buildable coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. 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

Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Glimmer

Best price
$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5 less (14%)

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 140 Neutral

Best price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15.01 less (43%)

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

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.