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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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, with a matte finish.

Closest shade match: Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation R4

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

Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer 180 Medium Cool

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

Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23.01 less (55%)

Your shade $42 at Sephora · lowest price $14.99 at Target

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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 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    1N2 Ecru
    Shade match 93
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    170
    Shade match 94
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35.01 less (83%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium 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 medium with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    N4-5
    Shade match 88
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $13 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    33

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    1N1 Ivory Nude
    Shade match 81
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

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

Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation in R4, 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 matchR4Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#e4ad8e#e2ae95Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · pinkCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall82
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall33
Skin type33Normal, combination, oilyCombinationBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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 Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation in R4.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for normal/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
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

Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer in 180 Medium Cool, 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 alternative180 Medium CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#e4ad8e#e3ac87Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Cool · pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared72
Longevity2012-hour wear48-hour wearDifferent48-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 85/100Shade 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer in 180 Medium Cool.

Same or better

  • $23.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation R4

Match price
$55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $13 more

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

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer 180 Medium Cool

Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23.01 less (55%)

Your shade $42 at Sephora · lowest price $14.99 at Target

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.