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Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 15.0N Java dupes and alternatives Tom Ford

Medium tan · 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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  • 4 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Milani Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation Sand

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

Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
$48.03 less (80%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Medium Deep 45 Cool

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

The match
bareMinerals
Medium Deep 45 Cool
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
$18 less (30%)

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. Shade match 91
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$47.01 less (78%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium 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 15.0N Java (Medium tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 115.5 Mocha

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 115.5 Mocha

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    40.0 Deep Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 40.0 Deep Tan

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  3. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    8.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 8.75

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

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

    Sand

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan

    $12

  5. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    385

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 385

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Amber

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Amber

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

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

Milani Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation in Sand, against Tom Ford Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 15.0N Java. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15.0N JavaClosest shade matchSandScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#bd896a#c08c6fLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall82
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared40
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 84/100Shade 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 Milani Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation in Sand.

Same or better

  • $48.03 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Medium Deep 45 Cool, against Tom Ford Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 15.0N Java. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15.0N JavaClosest overall alternativeMedium Deep 45 CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour97#bd896a#bb8a6aLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionDeepDeep tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65NeutralCool · rosySome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared86
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Medium Deep 45 Cool.

Same or better

  • $18 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Milani Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation Sand

Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
$48.03 less (80%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Medium Deep 45 Cool

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
$18 less (30%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

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.