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Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 53N Deep Neutral dupes and alternatives Tarte

Deep tan · 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%).

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW48

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $4 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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. #2 · J.Cat Beauty

    Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation

    Mocha
    Shade match 85
    $3.89$5.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$38.11 less (91%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    56.8N Deep
    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: deep, neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 85
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 39% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: dark brown skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 88
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$34 less (81%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · 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: dark or deep skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 74
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (10%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: dark with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Deep Cool
    Shade match 92
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: deep with red brown undertone for dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · J.Cat Beauty

    Aquasurance Compact Foundation

    Caramel
    Shade match 85
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$26.01 less (62%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 77
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for very deep warm skin with a golden hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 79
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: ultra deep with neutral-golden undertones

    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 53N Deep Neutral (Deep tan · 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

    49W tan-deep warm

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 49W tan-deep warm

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $32

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    14 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 14 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $36

  2. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    5.5N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 5.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $38

  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Velvet 10.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Velvet 10.5

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Honeycomb 7.7 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Honeycomb 7.7 Red

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $31

  5. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    11.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 11.75

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

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

    4R64

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4R64

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $35

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 Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW48, against Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 53N Deep Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade53N Deep NeutralClosest matchNW48Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#a46441#aa6848Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth96Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
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 overall · 4 of 5 compared100
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 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 86/100Shade match 94/100High 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW48.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest 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

Where to buy NW48

Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $4 more

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

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.