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Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 27B Light-Medium Beige dupes and alternatives Tarte

Light medium · 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%).

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  • 26 matches have no SPF listed and are not shown.
  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Light Cool 3

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

Closest overall alternative: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation 320C

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

Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
62
Wear (Wear & performance)
52
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Match price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $11 more

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

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 27B Light-Medium Beige (Light medium · Cool · pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    29N light-medium

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 29N light-medium

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $32

Closest concealers

  1. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    25.5 Medium Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.5 Medium Bronze

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

  2. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    4.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 4.75

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3CR Cool Rosy

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3CR Cool Rosy

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Pearl 4

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Pearl 4

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Marmalade 3.3 Beige

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Marmalade 3.3 Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $31

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

    NW20

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW20

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

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

Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Light Cool 3, against Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 27B Light-Medium Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade27B Light-Medium BeigeClosest shade matchLight Cool 3Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#e4ad8e#edaf8eVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Cool · pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared40
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage20FullLightDifferentLight coverage rather than full
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall79
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 type60Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 77/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Light Cool 3.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 45

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Light rather than full coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for normal skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 45
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation in 320C, against Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 27B Light-Medium Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade27B Light-Medium BeigeClosest overall alternative320CScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#e4ad8e#ecb193Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · pinkCool · pinkSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared52
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation in 320C.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Adds SPF 27

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedSPF 27
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Light Cool 3

Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $7 more

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

Closest overall alternative

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation 320C

Match price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $11 more

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

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.