Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 18B Fair-Light Beige dupes and alternatives Tarte
4.4 (5,909)·Fair · Cool · pink 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 cool undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
38
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: fair skin with cool rosy undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
65
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Natural matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: very fair shade with cool undertones
The closest shade to Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 18B Fair-Light Beige (Fair · Cool · pink 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
Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation in 1CR Cool Rosy, against Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 18B Fair-Light Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade18B Fair-Light BeigeClosest shade match1CR Cool RosyHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#f2cdba#f0ceb8Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared38
Longevity30%3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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, oilyDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 95/100High 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.
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 1N Marzipan, against Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 18B Fair-Light Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade18B Fair-Light BeigeClosest overall alternative1N MarzipanHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%98#f2cdba#f5d0beLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97FairVery fairCloseDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 90/100Shade match 89/100High 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.
33 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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