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Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 35N Medium Neutral dupes and alternatives Tarte

Light medium · 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form, without silicones.

  • 4 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 19N

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

Closest overall alternative: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 4N1 Ginger

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

Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
66
Wear (Wear & performance)
79
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $12 more

Your shade $42 at Sephora

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 35N Medium Neutral (Light medium · Cool 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

    35N medium

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 35N medium

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $32

Closest concealers

  1. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2R28

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2R28

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $35

  2. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 4

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

    $22

  3. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    470 Suede C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 470 Suede C

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $32

  4. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    375 Latte

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 375 Latte

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $15.99

  5. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    6 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 6 Medium

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Tan

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $12

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

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 19N, against Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 35N Medium Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade35N Medium NeutralClosest shade match19NScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour95#e5ac7e#e8b07fLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom 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 compared75
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 19N.

Same or better

  • $18 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 4N1 Ginger, against Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 35N Medium Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade35N Medium NeutralClosest overall alternative4N1 GingerScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour94#e5ac7e#e4a875Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared66
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 4N1 Ginger.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 19N

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$18 less (43%)

Your shade $42 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 4N1 Ginger

Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $12 more

Your shade $42 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.