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True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 12 Light Warm dupes and alternatives Rare Beauty

Light · 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%).

Closest shade match: Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 108W Shell

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

Closest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Light Warm

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

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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 98
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light medium warm

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    125 Light Warm
    Shade match 98
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (50%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stabilityContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    6W
    Shade match 95
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    69

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Beige (W-048)
    Shade match 98
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Light to medium, warm golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    3WN
    Shade match 94
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    69

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with warm neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 96
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    Y4
    Shade match 96
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    25

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light yellow

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 95
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    46

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium light with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Soft Tan 228
    Shade match 95
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$26.01 less (68%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 86
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Natural Buff 230
    Shade match 95
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$26.01 less (68%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 96
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    23

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    5 Cool
    Shade match 78
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 97
    $34SephoraSephora$4 less (11%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    25

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: peach undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 12 Light Warm (Light · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    NC15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC15

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  2. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

  3. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Praline

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Praline

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $36

  4. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 2

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

  5. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1Y18

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1Y18

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

  6. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    122

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 122

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm 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

Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 108W Shell, against Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 12 Light Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12 Light WarmClosest shade match108W ShellScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#f1be8e#f3c091Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity708-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 8-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall46
Skin type46Combination, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​normal skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 99/100High 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 Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 108W Shell.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Light Warm, against Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 12 Light Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12 Light WarmClosest overall alternativeLight WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#f1be8e#edbd8fLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity408-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall92
Skin type92Combination, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 98/100High 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Light Warm.

Same or better

  • $22 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. 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

Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 108W Shell

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $11 more

Your shade $38 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Light Warm

Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22 less (58%)

Your shade $38 at Sephora

How these matches are scored

30 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.