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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
90
Looks identical · 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol
$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
96
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 matte finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· No 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
$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: Slightly lighter· Natural rather than matte finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
52
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin
$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
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
CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 in Natural Beige, 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 matchNatural BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#bd896a#bb896eLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 82/100Shade 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.
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 CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%97#bd896a#bb8a6aLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
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.
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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