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Timeless Hydrating Foundation 16N Fair-Light Neutral dupes and alternatives Tarte

Very fair · Neutral 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%).

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Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC10

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

Your shade
Tarte
16N Fair-Light NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC10
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Lawless Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation 3F

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

Your shade
Tarte
16N Fair-Light NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
The match
Lawless
3F
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$47SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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. #3 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    14N Rosy Cheeks
    Shade match 91
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$18 less (43%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: light neutral peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    08N Light
    Shade match 95
    $24SephoraSephora$18 less (43%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 16N Fair-Light Neutral (Very fair · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Vanilla

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Vanilla

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    0N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 0N1

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Birch 1

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Birch 1

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    120

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 120

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    2 Fair

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 2 Fair

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC10

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC10

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Why the closest shade match works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC10, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 16N Fair-Light Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16N Fair-Light NeutralClosest shade matchNC10Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#fed5b7#fbd7bdVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery fairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull coverage rather than buildable (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 · 4 of 5 compared74
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 96/100High 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 Powder Plus Foundation in NC10.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone none vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Lawless Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation in 3F, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 16N Fair-Light Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16N Fair-Light NeutralClosest overall alternative3FScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour94#fed5b7#f7d2b8Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralWarm · goldenSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall82
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared100
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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

If you switch

To Lawless Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation in 3F.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Not marketed for dry/normal skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC10

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Lawless Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation 3F

Best price
$47SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

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.