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Timeless Hydrating Foundation 53S Deep Sand dupes and alternatives Tarte

Deep tan · 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: Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation 6.5N Neutral

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $18 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation Cocoa 510R

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
$37SephoraSephora
$5 less (12%)

Your shade $42 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. Shade match 93
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 92
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · J.Cat Beauty

    Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation

    Mocha
    Shade match 95
    $3.89$5.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$38.11 less (91%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 86
    $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
    86
    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: medium deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Dark Neutral
    Shade match 93
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$26 less (62%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 93
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautySame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: for tan-deep skin with neutral bronze undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 89
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (2%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: dark warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    13
    Shade match 84
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 96
    $40SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep with neutral tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    6N Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    37
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: dark skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Tarte

    Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint

    45N Tan Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 16-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    87
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Sephora Collection

    Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation

    60 Ebony
    Shade match 91
    $22SephoraSephora$20 less (48%)

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneLight rather than buildable coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Light rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NW50
    Shade match 92
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: rich coffee with neutral undertone for dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    56.8N Deep
    Shade match 97
    $24SephoraSephora$18 less (43%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch 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
    97
    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: deep, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    51 Deep Cool
    Shade match 87
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$34 less (81%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. Shade match 89
    $38SephoraSephora$4 less (10%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep (cool)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW55
    Shade match 93
    $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
    93
    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 mahogany with neutral undertones for deep dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Deep Warm
    Shade match 87
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$26 less (62%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. Shade match 84
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

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

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

    Retailer shade note: deep auburn with rich-golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. Shade match 98
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #23 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    415 Mombasa
    Shade match 94
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (43%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertone

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 53S Deep Sand (Deep tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Café

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Café

    • Looks identical
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  2. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    6N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 6N

    • Looks identical
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $38

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

    Caramel

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

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    7 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 7 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

  5. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    14.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 14.5 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

  6. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    147.5

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 147.5

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · 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

Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation in 6.5N Neutral, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 53S Deep Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade53S Deep SandClosest shade match6.5N NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#a0603c#a25f38Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth100Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100BuildableBuildableSameSame buildable coverage
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 compared37
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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 Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation in 6.5N Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation in Cocoa 510R, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 53S Deep Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade53S Deep SandClosest overall alternativeCocoa 510RScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#a0603c#9f6139Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeep tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100BuildableBuildableSameSame buildable coverage
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, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily 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 Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation in Cocoa 510R.

Same or better

  • $5 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. 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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation 6.5N Neutral

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $18 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation Cocoa 510R

Best price
$37SephoraSephora
$5 less (12%)

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.