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Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 46Y Tan dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Deep tan · Warm · yellow 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: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 5W Eclair

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Sephora Collection
46Y TanChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Laura Mercier
5W Eclair
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
68
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $30 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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. #2 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    29 Warm Pecan
    Shade match 95
    $14.97WalmartWalmart$9.03 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Dior

    Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation

    6N Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $36 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium to deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Chanel

    ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation

    BR122
    Shade match 72
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $45 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep shade, rosy undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    30 Light Nutmeg
    Shade match 87
    $13.60WalmartWalmart$10.40 less (43%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    tan 10 n
    Shade match 88
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $11 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    27 True Caramel
    Shade match 85
    $14.97WalmartWalmart$9.03 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    Cinnamon
    Shade match 84
    $12.60WalmartWalmart$11.40 less (48%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. #9 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    31 Maple
    Shade match 83
    $11.11WalmartWalmart$12.89 less (54%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 46Y Tan (Deep tan · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    49W tan-deep warm

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 49W tan-deep warm

    • Looks identical
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $32

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

    Butterscotch 7.5 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Butterscotch 7.5 Golden

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    055 Hazelnut

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 055 Hazelnut

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    43.0 Deep Honey

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 43.0 Deep Honey

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N9

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N9

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Amande

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 5W Eclair, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 46Y Tan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade46Y TanClosest match5W EclairScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#a96744#ae6b45Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionTanMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (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 compared61
Longevity70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall68
Skin type68NormalCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 5W Eclair.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy 5W Eclair

Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $30 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.