Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation 27S Light-Medium Sand dupes and alternatives Tarte
3.4 (2,267)·Very fair · Warm · golden 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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim
Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones
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Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· No fragrance listed
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim 16-hour wear
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Light rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
46
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
28
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
75
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
43
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Light rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
76
Finish & visual result
46
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines
The closest shade to Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation 27S Light-Medium Sand (Very fair · Warm · golden 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
MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC7, against Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in 27S Light-Medium Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade27S Light-Medium SandClosest shade matchNC7How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%91#f4dfcb#f4dcc2Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Overall match 83/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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.
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 1N2 Ecru, against Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in 27S Light-Medium Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade27S Light-Medium SandClosest overall alternative1N2 EcruHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall82
Colour60%93#f4dfcb#f7ddc6Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 4 of 5 compared81
Longevity30%8016-hour wear12-hour wearClose12-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, combination, oilyCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 82/100Medium 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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