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Timeless Hydrating Foundation 38N Medium-Tan Neutral dupes and alternatives Tarte

Medium · 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 NW44

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

Your shade
Tarte
38N Medium-Tan NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW44
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW35

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

Your shade
Tarte
38N Medium-Tan NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW35
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $4 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Basma

    The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish

    14
    Shade match 93
    $40SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NW40
    Shade match 87
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishFull rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: toasted beige with rosy undertone for medium to dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NW30
    Shade match 87
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishFull rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium beige with rosy undertone for medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW43
    Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: brick beige with rosy undertones for medium to dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 38N Medium-Tan Neutral (Medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Light Tan

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Light Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.8 N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW40

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

    4C1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4C1

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $34

    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 NW44, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 38N Medium-Tan Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade38N Medium-Tan NeutralClosest shade matchNW44Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#d99266#d58d5dVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedRich deepNo 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 95/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW44.

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW35, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 38N Medium-Tan Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade38N Medium-Tan NeutralClosest overall alternativeNW35Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour90#d99266#ce8d62Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth93MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 3.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant 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 compared72
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW35.

Same or better

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

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW44

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

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW35

Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $4 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView 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.