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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%).

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  • 16 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 4 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation 30 Rich Neutral

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

Your shade
Temptu
012 EspressoChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Luminous · Buildable coverage
The match
Patrick Ta
30 Rich Neutral
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
40out of 100
Colour
76
Depth
100
Undertone
65
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as medium tanWhy it matches
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $29 more

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

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.

  1. #2 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Ambato
    Shade match 40
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Described as rich deep, yours as medium tanNeutral rather than warm undertoneNatural 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

    View match
  2. #3 · Tower 28 Beauty

    Swipe Serum Non-Acnegenic Foundation

    20R Zzyzx
    Shade match 40
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Both claim a lightweight feelNo drying alcohol listed

    Differences: Described as rich deep, yours as medium tanSlightly cooler undertoneRadiant rather than luminous finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    71
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as rich deep, yours as medium tan · Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than luminous finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: Rich Red

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as rich deep, yours as medium tan

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

Closest concealers

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

    Ganache

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

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  2. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Espresso

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Espresso

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $11.99

  3. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    190

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 190

    • Nearest in this range
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    59W rich warm

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 59W rich warm

    • Nearest in this range
    • Very deep · Warm undertone

    $32

  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    445 Espresso

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 445 Espresso

    • Nearest in this range
    • Rich deep

    $15.99

  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Deep

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Deep

    • Nearest in this range
    • Very deep

    $12

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

Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 30 Rich Neutral, against Temptu S/B Foundation in 012 Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade012 EspressoClosest shade match30 Rich NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall40
Colour76#3a211c#34180cClose colourColour difference 4.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionMedium tanDeepDifferentRetailer descriptions two or more depth bands apart: shade match capped at 40, confidence Low
Undertone65WarmNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall92
Finish78LuminousRadiantCloseRadiant finish rather than luminous
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity70Long-wearing8-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 8-hour wear; your product 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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Not publishedNormal, dry, combinationSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 57/100Shade match 40/100Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 30 Rich Neutral.

Same or better

  • Radiant finish instead of luminous
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Retailer describes it as deep, yours as medium tan
  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 1%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy 30 Rich Neutral

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $29 more

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.