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Timeless Hydrating Foundation 42S Tan Sand dupes and alternatives Tarte

Medium · Neutral · neutral golden 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 Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC37

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

Your shade
Tarte
42S Tan SandChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC37
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Huahine - Medium Dark 2.6

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

Your shade
Tarte
42S Tan SandChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
The match
NARS
Huahine - Medium Dark 2.6
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $13 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 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M10
    Shade match 93
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $12 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium to dark w/ gold/peach/brown undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    42S Tan Sand
    Shade match 93
    $42SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Cadiz - Medium Dark 3
    Shade match 90
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: MD3 - medium-deep with neutral undertones, and a golden tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW44
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: rich tawny with neutral undertones for medium to dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    28.8Y Medium
    Shade match 93
    $24SephoraSephora$18 less (43%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both 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
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    20

    Looks identical · 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: medium, yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 42S Tan Sand (Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    3N42

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N42

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

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.5 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.5 W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

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

    NC42

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC42

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11.5 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 11.5 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $36

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

    400

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 400

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Golden

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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 Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC37, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 42S Tan Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade42S Tan SandClosest shade matchNC37Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#d8925f#d99365Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall48
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 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 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 overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC37.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone none vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Huahine - Medium Dark 2.6, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 42S Tan Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade42S Tan SandClosest overall alternativeHuahine - Medium Dark 2.6Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour93#d8925f#d39564Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared72
Longevity8012-hour wear16-hour wearClose16-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 85/100Shade 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 NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Huahine - Medium Dark 2.6.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim 16-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. 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
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC37

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

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Huahine - Medium Dark 2.6

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

34 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.