S/B Foundation 012 Espresso dupes and alternatives Temptu
Rich deep · Warm 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: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Described as deep, yours as medium tan· Radiant rather than luminous finish· Full rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
77
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Described as deep, yours as medium tan · Radiant rather than luminous finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed
Retailer shade note: Deep Dark – Neutral Warm Undertones
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as medium tan
$15.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$13.01 less (45%)4.2 (324)
Matches: Both claim a blurring effect· Claims not settling into lines· No drying alcohol listed
Differences: Slightly lighter· Natural rather than luminous finish· Full rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
56
Finish & visual result
59
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
50
Colour not compared · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than luminous finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel
The closest shade to Temptu S/B Foundation 012 Espresso (Rich deep · Warm 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 match works
MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW66, against Temptu S/B Foundation in 012 Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade012 EspressoClosest matchNW66How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall75
Colour60%90#3a211c#422521Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Finish35%78LuminousRadiantCloseRadiant finish rather than luminous
Coverage30%80BuildableFullCloseFull coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared61
Longevity30%70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 overall50
Skin type100%50Not publishedCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 72/100Shade match 75/100Medium 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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