Beautler.Your beauty butler

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 in powder form.

  • 4 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation N6.5

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

Your shade $42 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

More matches

Show
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. #2 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    C4.5
    Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: tanned neutral beige with peach undertone for medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 89
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $11 more

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

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #4 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    22.8N Medium
    Shade match 89
    $24SephoraSephora$18 less (43%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    33

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. Shade match 88
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.50 less (6%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: medium/tan skin w/ neutral to golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. Shade match 87
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.50 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: medium/tan skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #7 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    N8-9
    Shade match 89
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $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
    89
    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: medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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 match works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N6.5, against Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 35N Medium Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade35N Medium NeutralClosest matchN6.5Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour98#e5ac7e#e5ae80Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N6.5.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • 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
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy N6.5

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

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.