Sweetener Foundation medium 1 w dupes and alternatives R.E.M. Beauty
4.5 (732)·Light medium · Warm · yellow 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: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Claims 24-hour wear
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
73
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium with warm golden undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
80
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Claims long-wearing
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Full rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · 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
Retailer shade note: golden beige shade with warm undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Claims 16-hour wear
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Full rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
73
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: M2.5 - medium with warm undertones, and a peach tone
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Claims long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
73
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: M1.2 - Medium with neutral undertones and a light peach tone
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Full rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
68
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a neutral undertone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same buildable coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Claims 24-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · 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: medium skin with neutral/peachy undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Claims long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Claims 24-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · 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: medium skin with neutral/peachy undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Claims 24-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · 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: medium skin with neutral/rosy undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Light rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: For medium skin tones with a warm pink undertone
The closest shade to R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation medium 1 w (Light medium · Warm · yellow 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 Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 310N, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in medium 1 w. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shademedium 1 wClosest shade match310NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#e9b08a#e6b18eLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Coverage30%80BuildableFullCloseFull 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 overall · 4 of 5 compared54
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%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 overall0
Skin type100%0CombinationNormal, oily, sensitiveMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 83/100Shade 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 Medium Beige 12, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in medium 1 w. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shademedium 1 wClosest overall alternativeMedium Beige 12How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%93#e9b08a#e0ac87Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
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 85/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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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