Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer 42S tan sand dupes and alternatives Tarte
4.5 (38,566)·Medium light · 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%).
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.
$12.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (59%)4.3 (3,814)
Matches: Same matte finish· Same full coverage· No fragrance listed
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than warm undertone· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
76
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Same full coverage· Both claim a blurring effect· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
76
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 warm 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
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· No fragrance listed
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral olive undertones
Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Claims a skin-like finish· No fragrance listed
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral warm undertones
Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Claims a skin-like finish· No fragrance listed
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral peach undertones
Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Claims a skin-like finish· No fragrance listed
Differences: Slightly lighter· Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral peach undertones
The closest shade to Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer 42S tan sand (Medium light · Warm · golden 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 21.0 Medium Tan, against Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer in 42S tan sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade42S tan sandClosest shade match21.0 Medium TanHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#cea07d#cf9d75Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (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.
e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer in Medium Neutral, against Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer in 42S tan sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade42S tan sandClosest overall alternativeMedium NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%82#cea07d#d6a071Close colourColour difference 3.4 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, combination, oilyOily, combination, normalBoth marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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.
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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