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%).
No match is close enough in colour to recommend as an overall alternative (shade match under 70).
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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.
Matches: Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Described as rich deep, yours as medium tan· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than luminous finish
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
92
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Described as rich deep, yours as medium tan · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than luminous finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage
Retailer shade note: coffee - rich brown skin with neutral undertones
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as rich deep, yours as medium tan
Matches: Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect· No drying alcohol listed
Differences: Described as deep, yours as medium tan· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than luminous finish
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
92
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Described as deep, yours as medium tan · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than luminous finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: deep with rich neutral undertones
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as medium tan
Matches: Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim long-wearing· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Described as rich deep, yours as medium tan· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than luminous finish
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
65
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Described as rich deep, yours as medium tan · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than luminous finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed
Retailer shade note: D8 - very rich deep with neutral undertones
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as rich deep, yours as medium tan
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 shade match works
LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick in DPP6, against Temptu S/B Foundation in 012 Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade012 EspressoClosest shade matchDPP6How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall40
Colour60%78#3a211c#2d1a13Close colourColour difference 3.9 (0 is identical)
Finish35%78LuminousRadiantCloseRadiant finish rather than luminous
Coverage30%100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 publishedDry, combination, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 60/100Shade match 40/100Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as very deep, yours as medium tan
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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