Timeless Hydrating Foundation 61N Espresso Neutral dupes and alternatives Tarte
4.4 (38)·Very deep · 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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Not marketed for combination/normal/oily/sensitive skin
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
20
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/normal/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
$11.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$30.01 less (71%)4.4 (182,841)
Matches: Very close 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
90
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: for very deep skin with neutral undertones
$39Ulta Beauty(product price)$3 less (7%)4.3 (1,754)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
$6.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$35.01 less (83%)3.8 (142)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 61N Espresso Neutral (Very deep · 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
Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Non-Acnegenic Foundation in 20N Ventura, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 61N Espresso Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade61N Espresso NeutralClosest shade match20N VenturaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#5d3d32#573b2fVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish35%56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage30%100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared87
Longevity30%8012-hour wear16-hour wearClose16-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall20
Skin type100%20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSensitiveBoth marketed for sensitive skin
Overall match 84/100Shade 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.
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation in 17 Neutral, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 61N Espresso Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade61N Espresso NeutralClosest overall alternative17 NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour60%81#5d3d32#644535Close colourColour difference 3.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 89/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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.
30 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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