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Sweetener Foundation medium 2 n dupes and alternatives R.E.M. Beauty

Light medium · 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: Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation F8.2N

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27 less (77%)

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

Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC27

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

Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
55
Skin (Skin suitability)
73
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

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 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    35B Medium Beige
    Shade match 89
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    73

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with cool, pink or rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW25
    Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: rosy beige with rosy undertone for light to medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 95
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27 less (77%)

    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
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 95
    $5.60$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$29.40 less (84%)

    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
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 89
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $20 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    73

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: M3.25 - medium with cool undertones, and a rosy tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 89
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27 less (77%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler 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 cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 88
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Rosy Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    24P Medium
    Shade match 86
    $24SephoraSephora$11 less (31%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, pink undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 79
    $14.59TargetTarget$20.41 less (58%)

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

    Differences: Slightly lighterFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

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

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 87
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for medium cool skin with a subtle peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 86
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Peachy 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 medium 2 n (Light medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    6.5 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 6.5 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  2. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Sand Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Sand Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.2 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.2 N

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $32

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    330N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 330N

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

    $24

  5. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    035 Deep

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 035 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $10.99

  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    370 Biscuit

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 370 Biscuit

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $15.99

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

Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation in F8.2N, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in medium 2 n. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shademedium 2 nClosest shade matchF8.2NScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#e6ab89#e6ae8dLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
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 84/100Shade 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 Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation in F8.2N.

Same or better

  • $27 less
  • Near-identical swatch 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 shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC27, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in medium 2 n. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shademedium 2 nClosest overall alternativeNC27Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#e6ab89#dea586Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth94Light mediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 3.3
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared55
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall73
Skin type73CombinationNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC27.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation F8.2N

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

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

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC27

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.