Sweetener Foundation tan 9 w dupes and alternatives R.E.M. Beauty
4.5 (732)·Tan · Warm 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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Claims long-wearing· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Light rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
68
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: dark with a neutral undertone
The closest shade to R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation tan 9 w (Tan · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 12, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in tan 9 w. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadetan 9 wClosest shade match12How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%91#b96f46#c07448Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%95TanTanSameDepth difference: 3.0
Retailer descriptionDeep tanDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80BuildableLightCloseLight coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall73
Skin type100%73CombinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 72/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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.
Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 18W Deep Tan Warm, against R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in tan 9 w. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadetan 9 wClosest overall alternative18W Deep Tan WarmHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%84#b96f46#bd663bClose colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96TanDeep tanCloseDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionDeep tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared87
Finish35%—not comparableMatteNot listedNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage30%80BuildableLightCloseLight coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50CombinationNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 80/100Shade 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.
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.
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