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

Very fair · Warm · golden 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%).

Only showing matches made for combination skin, with full coverage, without talc.

  • 6 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 1N00

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

Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC5

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

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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. Shade match 85
    $30SephoraSephora$2 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 87
    $30SephoraSephora$2 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · IT Cosmetics

    Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    20.0 Medium (for neutral undertones)
    Shade match 84
    $14SephoraSephora$18 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 79
    $30SephoraSephora$2 less (6%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Retailer shade note: very fair with rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 87
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · IT Cosmetics

    Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    13.0 Light Natural (for neutral undertones)
    Shade match 81
    $14SephoraSephora$18 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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

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    20S Light Sand

    Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation, shade 20S Light Sand

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

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    1N

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    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $64

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    Shade 1

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    • Looks identical
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    Fair Ivory

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    • Looks identical
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    4 Golden

    Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation, shade 4 Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $58

  5. Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F1

    Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Serum Foundation, shade F1

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $15

  6. Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    Y1

    Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation, shade Y1

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $55

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

Why the closest shade match works

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 1N00, against Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer in 12S fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12S fairClosest shade match1N00Score
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour86#eed5c1#f2d4b8Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionFairVery fairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Warm · goldenNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom 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 overall · 4 of 5 compared33
Longevity2016-hour wear36-hour wearDifferent36-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 88/100High 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 Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 1N00.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC5, against Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer in 12S fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12S fairClosest overall alternativeNC5Score
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour77#eed5c1#f2dec5Close colourColour difference 4.0 (0 is identical)
Depth92Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 3.8
Retailer descriptionFairVery fairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · goldenSamefrom 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 overall · 4 of 5 compared47
Longevity2016-hour wear36-hour wearDifferent36-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, combination, oilyDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 85/100High 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 Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC5.

Same or better

  • $2 less
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (benzyl salicylate)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 1N00

Best price
$35SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $32 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC5

Best price
$30SephoraSephora
$2 less (6%)

Your shade $32 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.