Sweetener Foundation light 8 nw dupes and alternatives R.E.M. Beauty
4.5 (732)·Light · 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%).
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
93
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
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· 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
91
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · 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 warm/yellow undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Claims long-wearing
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Full rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
68
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Light-medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
48
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · Radiant · Light-medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light-medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin
Retailer shade note: Light Medium with neutral undertones
The closest shade to R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation light 8 nw (Light · Neutral · neutral golden 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
Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 13 Light Neutral, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in light 8 nw. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadelight 8 nwClosest shade match13 Light NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#f4bb9b#f6be9cLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Coverage30%100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall40
Longevity30%40Not listed8-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 overall70
Skin type100%70CombinationCombination, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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.
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Ivory 06, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in light 8 nw. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadelight 8 nwClosest overall alternativeNeutral Ivory 06How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%93#f4bb9b#f2b893Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared74
Longevity30%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 overall80
Skin type100%80CombinationCombination, oilyBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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.
32 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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