Timeless Hydrating Foundation 53S Deep Sand dupes and alternatives Tarte
4.4 (38)·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%).
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.
$11.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$30.01 less (71%)4.4 (182,841)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
$29Ulta Beauty(product price)$13 less (31%)4.6 (558)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Natural matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same buildable coverage
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim a lightweight feel· Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
37
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium to deep skin with neutral undertones
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.
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
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in WN 115.5 Mocha, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 53S Deep Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade53S Deep SandClosest shade matchWN 115.5 MochaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#a0603c#a35f3aLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
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.
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 5N2 Cardamom, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 53S Deep Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade53S Deep SandClosest overall alternative5N2 CardamomHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%89#a0603c#a46042Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Overall match 92/100Shade 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.
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.
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