Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation 44S Tan Sand dupes and alternatives Tarte
3.4 (2,267)·Deep · 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: Same warm undertone· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Slightly deeper· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
67
Finish & visual result
52
Wear & performance
91
Skin suitability
0
Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Matches: Same warm undertone· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Slightly deeper· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
64
Finish & visual result
52
Wear & performance
91
Skin suitability
0
Visibly different colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Matches: Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim 12-hour wear· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
63
Finish & visual result
52
Wear & performance
91
Skin suitability
0
Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Matches: Same matte finish· Same full coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Described as deep, yours as tan· Olive rather than warm undertone
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
100
Visibly different colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Described as deep, yours as tan · Olive rather than warm undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: D2 - Deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as tan
The closest shade to Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation 44S Tan Sand (Deep · 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 match works
Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 19 Golden, against Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in 44S Tan Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade44S Tan SandClosest match19 GoldenHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall73
Colour60%56#8d601c#9c602cSlight colour differenceColour difference 6.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%95DeepDeep tanCloseDepth difference: 2.9
Retailer descriptionTanTanBoth described as tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared49
Longevity30%6016-hour wear8-hour wearSome difference8-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/combination skin
Overall match 62/100Shade match 73/100Medium 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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