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Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single Light 3N dupes and alternatives SUBTL. Beauty

Light medium · 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%).

Closest shade match: TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion 24N LATTE

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

Your shade
SUBTL. Beauty
Light 3NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
TIRTIR
24N LATTE
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $1 more

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

Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation N6.5

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

Your shade
SUBTL. Beauty
Light 3NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
N6.5
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
66
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $15 more

Your shade $24 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

  1. #3 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW15
    Overall 84
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: light beige with neutral undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Overall 81
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for fair neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    27S Light-Medium Sand
    Overall 80
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    455 Natural Buff
    Overall 80
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.01 less (21%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims 32-hour wear

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    481 Cool Sand
    Overall 79
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.01 less (21%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims 32-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC30
    Overall 79
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: light to medium beige with golden undertone for light to medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single Light 3N (Light medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Light/Medium 2.5N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Light/Medium 2.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

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

    NC17

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC17

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  4. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 1

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $22

  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

  6. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    6 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 6 Medium

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion in 24N LATTE, against SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Light 3N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight 3NClosest shade match24N LATTEScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#e8b284#e4b287Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall67
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
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
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match 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 overall50
Skin type50Not publishedCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 81/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion in 24N LATTE.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N6.5, against SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Light 3N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight 3NClosest overall alternativeN6.5Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#e8b284#e5ae80Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (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 compared66
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Not publishedNormal, combination, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 84/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N6.5.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, no siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone none vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion 24N LATTE

Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $1 more

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

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation N6.5

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $15 more

Your shade $24 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView 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.