Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 56 Mahogany dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection
3.7 (350)·Tan · 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%).
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.
The closest shade to Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 56 Mahogany (Tan · Neutral 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
Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 420N, against Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 56 Mahogany. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade56 MahoganyClosest shade match420NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%95#bc7e53#b97a51Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97TanTanSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionTanMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared40
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%20LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light
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 · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity30%40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 07 Medium, against Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 56 Mahogany. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade56 MahoganyClosest overall alternative07 MediumHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%91#bc7e53#bc7f5bVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99TanMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 80/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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.
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.
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