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Timeless Hydrating Foundation 29N Light-Medium Neutral 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%).

Closest shade match: Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick 4 Fair

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Hung Vanngo Beauty Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation 4

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

Overall match
93out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$46SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

More matches

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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 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Toasted Coconut 240N
    Shade match 95
    $37SephoraSephora$5 less (12%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Light-Medium skin with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 92
    $42SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    87
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Smashbox

    Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25

    Light Neutral
    Shade match 98
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: light with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Apple Pie 255B
    Shade match 93
    $37SephoraSephora$5 less (12%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Light-Medium skin with a pinky-beige undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 87
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Cheesecake 250G
    Shade match 88
    $37SephoraSephora$5 less (12%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Light-Medium skin with a golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. 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: medium skin with neutral/rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick

    03 Beige Diaphane C
    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: medium skin with neutral/peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    2N Affogato
    Shade match 96
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $12 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Cream Puff 260W
    Shade match 87
    $37SephoraSephora$5 less (12%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Light-Medium skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 88
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

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

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium beige with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 88
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

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

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  13. Shade match 90
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light skin with warm/yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    250 Neutral
    Shade match 97
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22.01 less (52%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 95
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishLight rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Drunk Elephant

    Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation

    Light 8W
    Shade match 95
    $42SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Light with Warm Neutral Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. Shade match 87
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light skin with warm/yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 29N Light-Medium Neutral (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

    NC17

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC17

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

    Medium Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Medium Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    270N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 270N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

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

    6.5 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 6.5 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    6.5 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 6.5 Medium

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

    $36

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

Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick in 4 Fair, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 29N Light-Medium Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade29N Light-Medium NeutralClosest shade match4 FairScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#eeb389#ebb087Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall67
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage80BuildableLightCloseLight 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 86/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick in 4 Fair.

Same or better

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

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Not marketed for oily/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 siliconeOil-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Hung Vanngo Beauty Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in 4, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 29N Light-Medium Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade29N Light-Medium NeutralClosest overall alternative4Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#eeb389#edae82Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo 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 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 93/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Hung Vanngo Beauty Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in 4.

Same or better

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

Different

  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick 4 Fair

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Hung Vanngo Beauty Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation 4

Best price
$46SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.