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Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20 38S Medium-Tan Sand dupes and alternatives Tarte

Light medium · 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%).

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Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC38

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

Your shade
Tarte
38S Medium-Tan SandChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC38
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation B80

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

Your shade
Tarte
38S Medium-Tan SandChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
The match
Chanel
B80
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $39 more

Your shade $42 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 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Stromboli - Medium 3
    Shade match 98
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim 16-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: M3 - medium with warm undertones, and a yellow tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Barcelona - Medium 4
    Shade match 97
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim 16-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: M4 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and a golden tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Lawless

    Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation

    11M
    Shade match 95
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/normal skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm-golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

    250
    Shade match 98
    $40SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for medium skin with warm peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Juvia's Place

    I Am My Skin Hydra-Tint Foundation Stick

    16 Panama
    Shade match 93
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22 less (52%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Claims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/oily/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: neutral golden-tan

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation

    400W
    Shade match 98
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Deep with Golden Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Tarte Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20 38S Medium-Tan Sand (Light medium · Warm · golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    3W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3W

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 3

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Granola 4.5 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Granola 4.5 Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    36S medium-tan sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 36S medium-tan sand

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2Y20

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2Y20

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    415 Bisque W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 415 Bisque W

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC38, against Tarte Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20 in 38S Medium-Tan Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade38S Medium-Tan SandClosest shade matchNC38Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#e3b282#e4b07eLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared89
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC38.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 20Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in B80, against Tarte Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20 in 38S Medium-Tan Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade38S Medium-Tan SandClosest overall alternativeB80Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#e3b282#e7b486Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match 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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in B80.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 20Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC38

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation B80

Match price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $39 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.