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Sweetener Foundation rich 8 n dupes and alternatives R.E.M. Beauty

Rich 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 full coverage, without talc.

  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC65

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

Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
87
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation AMBATO

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

Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
73
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $20 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

More matches

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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 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    9N
    Shade match 88
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    73

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    61N espresso neutral
    Shade match 80
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    73

    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: very deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. Shade match 89
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $10 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for extra deep neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW57
    Shade match 84
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: rich deep with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation rich 8 n (Rich deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Espresso

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Espresso

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $11.99

  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    7N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 7N1

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

  3. 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

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    9N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 9N

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    61N espresso neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 61N espresso neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $32

  6. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    190

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 190

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC65, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in rich 8 n. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shaderich 8 nClosest shade matchNC65Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour87#4c2d1e#4e2817Very close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth97Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 1.6
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
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 overall52
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 overall0
Skin type0CombinationNormal, oilyMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC65.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in AMBATO, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in rich 8 n. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shaderich 8 nClosest overall alternativeAMBATOScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour85#4c2d1e#44271dClose colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Depth95Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 2.8
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 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 compared40
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in AMBATO.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC65

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation AMBATO

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.