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Sweetener Foundation rich 3 n dupes and alternatives R.E.M. Beauty

Very deep · 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form.

  • 9 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Port Louis

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
73
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
94
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $20 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. 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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  2. #3 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Cool Espresso (C-116)
    Shade match 80
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    73

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Rich, cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    17 Cool
    Shade match 84
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 16-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deepest with cool rose undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    63 Rich Warm
    Shade match 82
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27 less (77%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims long-wearingBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    70

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: rich with warm 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 rich 3 n (Very deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Clove 11.4

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Clove 11.4

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $39

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

    Cocoa

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

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    175

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 175

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $12.99

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

    NW55

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW55

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    7C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 7C

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $38

  6. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    59W rich warm

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 59W rich warm

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Warm undertone

    $32

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Port Louis, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in rich 3 n. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shaderich 3 nClosest matchPort LouisScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#663b2c#603626Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth94Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 3.2
Retailer descriptionRich deepRich deepBoth described as rich deepThe retailers describe the same depth
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 · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome 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 overall73
Skin type73CombinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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 NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Port Louis.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy Port Louis

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $20 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.