Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer 38N medium-tan neutral dupes and alternatives Tarte
4.5 (38,566)·Medium light · 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%).
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.
Matches: Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly lighter· Olive rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
74
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Olive rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium with golden to olive undertones
Matches: Same full coverage· Both claim a blurring effect· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
75
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
47
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin
Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones
The closest shade to Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer 38N medium-tan neutral (Medium light · Cool undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer in 32.0 Tan Bronze, against Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer in 38N medium-tan neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade38N medium-tan neutralClosest shade match32.0 Tan BronzeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%95#d3a081#d6a488Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Overall match 87/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer in 9 Tan, against Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer in 38N medium-tan neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade38N medium-tan neutralClosest overall alternative9 TanHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%83#d3a081#dc9c7dClose colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
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 · 3 of 5 compared66
Longevity30%6016-hour wear24-hour wearSome difference24-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product 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%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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.
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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