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Silksphere Foundation 17N Java dupes and alternatives Temptu

Rich deep · Neutral 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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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 38

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Temptu
17N JavaChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Dewy · Full coverage
The match
Urban Decay
38
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
49
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $34 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 · Fenty Beauty

    Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation

    498
    Shade match 96
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than dewy finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than dewy finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    8.5N
    Shade match 91
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than dewy finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than dewy finish

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Lawless

    Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation

    33D
    Shade match 86
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than dewy finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    57
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than dewy finish

    Retailer shade note: ultra deep with deep-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    17.5
    Shade match 86
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than dewy finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than dewy finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: deepest with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    30 W
    Shade match 82
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Claims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than dewy finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    51
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than dewy finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: dark deep with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #7 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    9N
    Shade match 90
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than dewy finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than dewy finish

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Refy

    Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint

    280N
    Shade match 91
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than dewy finishLight rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    30
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than dewy finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Ciele

    tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation

    13 | Deep
    Shade match 90
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than dewy finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    51
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than dewy finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: deep

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    30W
    Shade match 86
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims colour stability

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than dewy finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than dewy finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: dark deep with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Urban Decay

    Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation

    39
    Shade match 84
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than dewy finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    49
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than dewy finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: deep warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Temptu Silksphere Foundation 17N Java (Rich deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    30NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 30NC

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    6N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 6N1

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    17 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 17 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    9N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 9N

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Espresso

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Espresso

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $11.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. 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

    SephoraView at Sephora

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 38, against Temptu Silksphere Foundation in 17N Java. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17N JavaClosest match38Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#42271e#42251eLooks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared49
Finish0DewyMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than dewy
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Not publishedNormal, combination, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 80/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 38.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of dewy

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Listed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy 38

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $34 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

31 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.