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: Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Described as very deep, yours as medium tan· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than luminous finish
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
86
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Described as very deep, yours as medium tan · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than luminous finish · Light rather than buildable coverage
Retailer shade note: deepest with neutral undertones
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as very 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 match works
Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 63N Espresso Neutral, against Temptu S/B Foundation in 012 Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade012 EspressoClosest match63N Espresso NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall74
Colour60%71#3a211c#472728Close colourColour difference 4.8 (0 is identical)
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 · 2 of 5 compared80
Longevity30%70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 overall50
Skin type100%50Not publishedCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 71/100Shade match 74/100Medium 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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