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Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 34.5P Tan dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Medium tan · Cool · pink 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: Jung Saem Mool Essential Skin Nuder Long-Lasting Hydrating Compact Cushion Foundation 30C Cinnamon

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

Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$32SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Crème Powder Foundation Rich Caramel

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

Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
73
Best price
$14.95Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9.05 less (38%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView 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. #3 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Medium Cool
    Shade match 95
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8 less (33%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Palladio Beauty

    Build + Blend Foundation Stick

    Almond
    Shade match 86
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$9.01 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    59
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 83
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    73

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: Medium-deep with olive undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 86
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep skin with neutral/deep peachy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    201
    Shade match 88
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17.01 less (71%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    3N40 - Praline
    Shade match 89
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    73

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for medium to tan skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 86
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: neutral walnut

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation

    09: Light Medium
    Shade match 76
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (42%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: true beige with a warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 86
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $15.50 more

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    70

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: tan-dark neutral skin with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Bedarra SF8.5
    Shade match 75
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $32 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 34.5P Tan (Medium tan · Cool · pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Sand

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Sand

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan

    $12

  2. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Chestnut

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Chestnut

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $36

  3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Amande

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 11 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  5. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    8

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    410N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 410N

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

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

Jung Saem Mool Essential Skin Nuder Long-Lasting Hydrating Compact Cushion Foundation in 30C Cinnamon, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 34.5P Tan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade34.5P TanClosest shade match30C CinnamonScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#bf8963#c38d66Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Cool · pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (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 overall · 2 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall0
Skin type0NormalDryMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 84/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Jung Saem Mool Essential Skin Nuder Long-Lasting Hydrating Compact Cushion Foundation in 30C Cinnamon.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for normal skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Crème Powder Foundation in Rich Caramel, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 34.5P Tan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade34.5P TanClosest overall alternativeRich CaramelScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour92#bf8963#c1885bVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70Cool · pinkUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (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 overall · 2 of 5 compared80
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall73
Skin type73NormalNormal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Crème Powder Foundation in Rich Caramel.

Same or better

  • $9.05 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Jung Saem Mool Essential Skin Nuder Long-Lasting Hydrating Compact Cushion Foundation 30C Cinnamon

Best price
$32SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Crème Powder Foundation Rich Caramel

Best price
$14.95Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9.05 less (38%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.