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Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 60 Ebony dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Deep tan · Cool 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: Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 53N Deep Neutral

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
60 EbonyChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Tarte
53N Deep Neutral
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $20 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation Mocha

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
60 EbonyChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
J.Cat Beauty
Mocha
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
78out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
85
Finish (Finish & visual result)
78
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Best price
$3.89Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$18.11 less (82%)

Your shade $22 at Sephora

More matches

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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 85
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than light coverageNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than light coverage · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: for tan-deep skin with neutral bronze undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Deep Cool
    Shade match 93
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    47
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: deep with red brown undertone for dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    56.8N Deep
    Shade match 89
    $24SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    33

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 60 Ebony (Deep tan · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    6.5N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 6.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $38

  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    14 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 14 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $36

  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Honeycomb 7.7 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Honeycomb 7.7 Red

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $31

  4. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Maple

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Maple

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    7 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 7 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

    4R64

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4R64

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $35

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

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 53N Deep Neutral, against Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 60 Ebony. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade60 EbonyClosest shade match53N Deep NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#9f603d#a46441Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth96Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared51
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage20LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light
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 compared51
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 96/100High 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 Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 53N Deep Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than light coverage
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation in Mocha, against Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 60 Ebony. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade60 EbonyClosest overall alternativeMochaScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour91#9f603d#a36238Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared78
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light (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 compared51
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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 J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation in Mocha.

Same or better

  • $18.11 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Full rather than light coverage

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 53N Deep Neutral

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $20 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation Mocha

Best price
$3.89Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$18.11 less (82%)

Your shade $22 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.