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.
$13.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$15.01 less (52%)4.3 (33,167)
Matches: Both claim a skin-like finish· No drying alcohol listed
Differences: Slightly lighter· Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than luminous finish
Score details
Shade match
61
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
50
Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than luminous finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Described as very deep, yours as medium tan· Radiant rather than luminous finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
80
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
50
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Described as very deep, yours as medium tan · Radiant rather than luminous finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed
Retailer shade note: very deep skin with warm, peach undertones
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as very deep, yours as medium tan
Matches: Both claim a lightweight feel· No drying alcohol listed
Differences: Described as rich deep, yours as medium tan· Slightly cooler undertone· Radiant 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
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
L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C12 Cool Deep, against Temptu S/B Foundation in 012 Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade012 EspressoClosest matchC12 Cool DeepHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall73
Colour60%86#3a211c#3b2323Very close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Finish35%34LuminousNaturalDifferentNatural 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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Not publishedCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 65/100Shade match 73/100Medium 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.
Ulta Beauty(product price)$13 less (45%)
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