Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 16.02 Chestnut dupes and alternatives Tom Ford
4.9 (11)·Medium · 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%).
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 matte finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Light rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin
$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
73
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
$49Ulta Beauty(product price)$11 less (18%)4.3 (600)
Matches: Both claim not settling into lines· Claims colour stability· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Light rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
71
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
64
Skin suitability
60
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
The closest shade to Tom Ford Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 16.02 Chestnut (Medium · Warm 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 match works
Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Foundation in 17 Stay Golden, against Tom Ford Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 16.02 Chestnut. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade16.02 ChestnutClosest match17 Stay GoldenHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#c1947b#c89779Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Coverage30%80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity30%7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/combination skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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.
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.
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