Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 38N Medium-Tan Neutral dupes and alternatives Tarte
4.4 (5,909)·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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
67
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin
The closest shade to Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 38N Medium-Tan Neutral (Medium · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW40, against Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 38N Medium-Tan Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade38N Medium-Tan NeutralClosest shade matchNW40How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#d69672#d4956cVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 87/100Shade 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.
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 3R50 Cool Cinnamon, against Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 38N Medium-Tan Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade38N Medium-Tan NeutralClosest overall alternative3R50 Cool CinnamonHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#d69672#da9369Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity30%3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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.
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.
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