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Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation 61N Espresso Neutral dupes and alternatives Tarte

Rich deep · 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: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW66

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

Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
91
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $6 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 Snatched Sepia

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

Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
85
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$25.50 less (64%)

Your shade $40 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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 89
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: D8 - Very rich deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    61N espresso neutral
    Shade match 89
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 77
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25.50 less (64%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: deep shade with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 88
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: rich brown skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW65
    Shade match 94
    $39SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very rich with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 87
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: rich brown skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneBoth claim long-wearingAdds SPF 50

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deepest cool with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 84
    $17.99$44SephoraSephora$22.01 less (55%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for normal/combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep, neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. #11 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    8.5N
    Shade match 85
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation 61N Espresso Neutral (Rich deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    30NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 30NC

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $30

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

    NW65

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW65

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $30

  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    61N espresso neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 61N espresso neutral

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $32

  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $31

  5. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    6N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 6N1

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

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

    9N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 9N

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

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 NW66, against Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation in 61N Espresso Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade61N Espresso NeutralClosest shade matchNW66Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour91#43251d#422521Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionVery deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared54
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
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 compared51
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW66.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 in Snatched Sepia, against Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation in 61N Espresso Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade61N Espresso NeutralClosest overall alternativeSnatched SepiaScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour80#43251d#512c24Close colourColour difference 3.6 (0 is identical)
Depth93Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 3.7
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared85
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
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 · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 in Snatched Sepia.

Same or better

  • $25.50 less
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Full rather than medium coverage

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, no siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapPowder-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW66

Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $6 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 Snatched Sepia

Match price
$14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$25.50 less (64%)

Your shade $40 at Sephora · 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.