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Timeless Hydrating Foundation 27B Light-Medium Beige dupes and alternatives Tarte

Light · 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in stick form, without talc.

  • 1 match has no coverage listed and is not shown.
  • 4 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Ogee Multi-Use Sculpted Foundation and Concealer Stick Ginkgo 5.00 N

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

Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick 6N Aspen

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

Overall match
94out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$50SephoraSephora
Costs $8 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. Shade match 84
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 96
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with neutral/peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 94
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral/rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. Shade match 93
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral/pinky undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. Shade match 84
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light tan with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 27B Light-Medium Beige (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    N18

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade N18

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Sand

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Sand

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

  3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Café Au Lait

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Café Au Lait

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Vanilla

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Vanilla

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12

  5. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    210

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 210

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Buff Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Buff Beige

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

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

Ogee Multi-Use Sculpted Foundation and Concealer Stick in Ginkgo 5.00 N, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 27B Light-Medium Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade27B Light-Medium BeigeClosest shade matchGinkgo 5.00 NScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#f9bd99#f6b793Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium 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 compared80
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 90/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Ogee Multi-Use Sculpted Foundation and Concealer Stick in Ginkgo 5.00 N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone none vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 6N Aspen, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 27B Light-Medium Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade27B Light-Medium BeigeClosest overall alternative6N AspenScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour88#f9bd99#eebd9dVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery fairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium 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 · 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, sensitiveNormal, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 94/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 6N Aspen.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for dry/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone none vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Ogee Multi-Use Sculpted Foundation and Concealer Stick Ginkgo 5.00 N

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick 6N Aspen

Best price
$50SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

33 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.