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Sweetener Foundation rich 5 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%).

Closest shade match: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Port Louis

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

Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $20 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single Deepest 2N

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

Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
74
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$11 less (31%)

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

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    60H mahogany honey
    Shade match 89
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    73

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 93
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $20 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
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: D6 - very deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 91
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $15 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
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    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: Extra deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    61H Espresso Honey
    Shade match 81
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Deepest 3C
    Shade match 82
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11 less (31%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Deepest with cool 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 5 n (Very deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    175

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

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $12.99

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

    17.75 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 17.75 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    Sable

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

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    60W mahogany warm

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 60W mahogany warm

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Warm undertone

    $32

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

    NC63

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC63

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

    $30

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

    8C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 8C

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $38

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

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Port Louis, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in rich 5 n. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shaderich 5 nClosest shade matchPort LouisScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#5f3526#603626Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.6
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 84/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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

  • Near-identical swatch 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 shade 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

Why the closest overall alternative works

SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Deepest 2N, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in rich 5 n. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shaderich 5 nClosest overall alternativeDeepest 2NScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour88#5f3526#5f3a28Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome 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 · 2 of 5 compared74
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall50
Skin type50CombinationNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 85/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Deepest 2N.

Same or better

  • $11 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Port Louis

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $20 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single Deepest 2N

Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$11 less (31%)

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

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.