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Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer 12N fair neutral dupes and alternatives Tarte

Very fair · Cool undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar concealer overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Crème Brulee

The equivalent shade and the most similar concealer overall.

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar concealer 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 concealer on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #2 · NARS

    Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Madeleine
    Shade match 87
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: L2.3 - Light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · NARS

    Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Affogato
    Shade match 86
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: L1.25 - Very light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · NARS

    Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Chantilly
    Shade match 80
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: L1 - Very light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · NARS

    Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Café Au Lait
    Shade match 79
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: L2.4 - Light with neutral undertones, and a light peach tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · NARS

    Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Vanilla
    Shade match 78
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: L2 - Very light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · NARS

    Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Cannelle
    Shade match 74
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: L2.75 - Light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · NARS

    Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Nougatine
    Shade match 72
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: L2.2 - Light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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The closest shade to Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer 12N fair neutral (Very fair · Cool undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

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  1. Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    12N Fair Neutral

    Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation, shade 12N Fair Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $42

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  1. TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion

    17C PORCELAIN

    TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion, shade 17C PORCELAIN

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $25

  2. Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    1C Ultimate

    Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation, shade 1C Ultimate

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $47

  3. Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation

    1.5

    Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation, shade 1.5

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $39

  4. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    015 Fair

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation, shade 015 Fair

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $52

  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick

    LIGHTEST 2

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick, shade LIGHTEST 2

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $38

  6. Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation

    1CR IN

    Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation, shade 1CR IN

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $64

Foundation shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Crème Brulee, against Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer in 12N fair neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12N fair neutralClosest matchCrème BruleeScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour83#f0d8c4#f0d0b6Close colourColour difference 3.3 (0 is identical)
Depth94Very fairFairCloseDepth difference: 3.2
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared88
Longevity8016-hour wear12-hour wearClose12-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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

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To NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Crème Brulee.

Same or better

  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (benzyl salicylate)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy Crème Brulee

Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $32 at Sephora

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How these matches are scored

31 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.