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Sweetener Foundation medium 9 n dupes and alternatives R.E.M. Beauty

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%).

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Closest shade match: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 4N2 Tea

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

Your shade
R.E.M. Beauty
medium 9 nChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Laura Mercier
4N2 Tea
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $19 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation B50

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

Your shade
R.E.M. Beauty
medium 9 nChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Chanel
B50
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
68
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $34 more

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

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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

    44N Tan Neutral
    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: tan skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    45H Tan Honey
    Shade match 87
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    38N Medium-Tan Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · 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 to tan skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    107.5 Ivory Beige
    Shade match 95
    $10.43WalmartWalmart$24.57 less (70%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

    4C0 Chestnut
    Shade match 89
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    68

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    326N
    Shade match 95
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    250 Light Medium
    Shade match 94
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    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
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% 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 · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Deep Neutral Warm 330
    Shade match 90
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep with neutral peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Nudestix

    Tinted Cover Foundation

    NUDE 5
    Shade match 96
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishLight rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    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 9 n (Medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 07 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 07 N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4N

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Perfect Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Perfect Beige

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Suede 6.6

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Suede 6.6

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    395 Walnut

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 395 Walnut

    • Very close colour
    • Medium

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 4N2 Tea, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in medium 9 n. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shademedium 9 nClosest shade match4N2 TeaScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#d09778#d69b79Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth96MediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium 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 overall68
Skin type68CombinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 4N2 Tea.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium 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

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in B50, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in medium 9 n. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shademedium 9 nClosest overall alternativeB50Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour90#d09778#d19e7fVery close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth95MediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100BuildableBuildableSameSame buildable coverage
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 · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed24-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
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 86/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in B50.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 4N2 Tea

Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $19 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation B50

Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $34 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.