Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 12N Fair Neutral dupes and alternatives Tarte
4.4 (5,909)·Very fair · 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%).
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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural matte rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
90
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Natural matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural matte rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: light cool with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Both claim 16-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
79
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: L2 - very light with neutral undertones
The closest shade to Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 12N Fair Neutral (Very fair · Cool 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
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 1C1 Cool Bone, against Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 12N Fair Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade12N Fair NeutralClosest match1C1 Cool BoneHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#f4d4bb#fadac3Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 92/100Shade 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.
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.
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