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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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Closest shade match: Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid 115

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

Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26.01 less (62%)

Your shade $42 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.98 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 3C Biscotti

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

Overall match
94out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
93
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Best price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $12 more

Your shade $42 at Sephora

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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 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    P 06
    Shade match 91
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4.90 more

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

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    2C Madeleine
    Shade match 80
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $12 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    93
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    Light Ivory
    Shade match 95
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$26 less (62%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

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

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light ivory with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    light 10 nw
    Shade match 84
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (17%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    33

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light to medium with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    11 Classic Ivory
    Shade match 86
    $14.97WalmartWalmart$27.03 less (64%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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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

Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid in 115, 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 match115Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#e4ad8e#e6aa88Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable 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 compared65
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade 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 Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid in 115.

Same or better

  • $26.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. 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 listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 3C Biscotti, 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 alternative3C BiscottiScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#e4ad8e#e9b294Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth96Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Cool · pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (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 compared93
Longevity8012-hour wear16-hour wearClose16-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 94/100Shade match 96/100High 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 3C Biscotti.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 16-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid 115

Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26.01 less (62%)

Your shade $42 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.98 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 3C Biscotti

Best price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $12 more

Your shade $42 at Sephora

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.