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Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 1.5C Vanilla dupes and alternatives Tom Ford

Very fair · 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%).

Only showing matches without talc or dimethicone.

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick LIGHTEST 1

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

The match
MAC Cosmetics
LIGHTEST 1
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$22 less (37%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Siberia

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

The match
NARS
Siberia
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
$5 less (8%)

Your shade $60 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. #3 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    F1WARM
    Shade match 92
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35 less (58%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 95
    $64SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: very light skin with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    F2OLIVE
    Shade match 87
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35 less (58%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 92
    $68SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Fair to light warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 91
    $68SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Fair peach undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    03Y
    Shade match 90
    $24SephoraSephora$36 less (60%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: very fair with yellow undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Tom Ford Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 1.5C Vanilla (Very fair · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC5

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Whipped Cream 0.1 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Whipped Cream 0.1 Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  3. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    C2

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C2

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $16.99

  4. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    95 Ivoire W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 95 Ivoire W

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $32

  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Chantilly

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Chantilly

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 04 Bone

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 04 Bone

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHTEST 1, against Tom Ford Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 1.5C Vanilla. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade1.5C VanillaClosest shade matchLIGHTEST 1Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#f0dcc2#f4dfc4Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall54
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared75
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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 overall67
Skin type67Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dryBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 98/100High 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHTEST 1.

Same or better

  • $22 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Siberia, against Tom Ford Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 1.5C Vanilla. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade1.5C VanillaClosest overall alternativeSiberiaScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#f0dcc2#f9e3c4Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 94/100High 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 NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Siberia.

Same or better

  • $5 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick LIGHTEST 1

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$22 less (37%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Siberia

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
$5 less (8%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.