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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%).

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Closest shade match: Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 15 Light Medium Neutral

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
Rare Beauty
15 Light Medium Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $24 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation 33.5

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
RMS Beauty
33.5
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $35 more

Your shade $24 at Ulta Beauty · 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. #3 · Tower 28 Beauty

    SunnyDays Skin Tint

    20 Mulholland
    Shade match 96
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    O 16
    Shade match 92
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $22.90 more

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · ILIA

    Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

    Bom Bom ST5
    Shade match 96
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: Light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation

    240W
    Shade match 88
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $29 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with warm peachy yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    16 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 93
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: neutral peach

    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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 15 Light Medium Neutral, against SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Light 3N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight 3NClosest shade match15 Light Medium NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#e8b284#ecb787Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth96Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 overall49
Longevity40Not listed8-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
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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 publishedCombination, normal, oily, sensitiveSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 81/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 15 Light Medium Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 8-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, no siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation in 33.5, against SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Light 3N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight 3NClosest overall alternative33.5Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour98#e8b284#e8b082Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralWarm · peachSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · 3 of 5 compared40
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
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Not publishedCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 83/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation in 33.5.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, no siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone none vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 15 Light Medium Neutral

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $24 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation 33.5

Match price
$59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $35 more

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

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.