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Sweetener Foundation rich 9 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation AMBATO

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
R.E.M. Beauty
rich 9 nChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
NARS
AMBATO
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
73
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
100
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. #2 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    9N
    Shade match 91
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterFull rather than buildable coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · 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. #3 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer

    DPN4 Coffee
    Shade match 95
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    57
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: rich brown skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer

    DPN6 Espresso
    Shade match 93
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    57
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: rich brown skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    63H Espresso Honey
    Shade match 83
    $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
    83
    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: very deep skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    61N espresso neutral
    Shade match 76
    $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
    76
    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

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  6. #7 · ONE/SIZE

    Turn Up the Base Full Beat Waterproof Liquid Foundation

    Deepest 65 N
    Shade match 87
    $17.99$44SephoraSephora$17.01 less (49%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    0

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very deep, neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Lawless

    Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation

    33D
    Shade match 88
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    73

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: ultra deep with deep-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW65
    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: very rich with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    545 Ebony
    Shade match 87
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$16.01 less (46%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims 32-hour wearClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

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

Closest concealers

  1. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    30NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 30NC

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    7N1

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

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC65

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC65

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Espresso

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Espresso

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $11.99

    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 match works

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in AMBATO, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in rich 9 n. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shaderich 9 nClosest matchAMBATOScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#432820#44271dLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
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 86/100Shade 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

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To NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in AMBATO.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • 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

  • 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 match
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
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Where to buy 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.