Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 15.0N Java dupes and alternatives Tom Ford
4.9 (11)·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%).
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: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$44 less (73%)4.3 (699)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No skin-like finish claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
60
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
28
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/combination skin
Retailer shade note: deep complexion with neutral undertone
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$44 less (73%)4.3 (699)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same medium coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect· No fragrance listed
Differences: Slightly lighter· Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
84
Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim a lightweight feel· No fragrance listed
Differences: Slightly lighter· Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
77
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
90
Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
$49Ulta Beauty(product price)$11 less (18%)4.3 (600)
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Claims colour stability
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Light rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
64
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
90
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
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.
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
Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Medium Neutral, 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 matchMedium NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#bd896a#c18e6eVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 81/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BR112, 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 alternativeBR112How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%95#bd896a#ba8b6dLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 87/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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.
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.
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