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Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 17.5C Dusk dupes and alternatives Tom Ford

Tan · Cool 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%).

Closest shade match: Nudestix Tinted Blur Foundation Stick Nude Deep 9.5

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

The match
Nudestix
Nude Deep 9.5
Depth and undertone: Tan · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Sheer coverage
Shade match
85out of 100
Colour
81
Depth
100
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$16SephoraSephora
$44 less (73%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation Tan Dark Cool

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

The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Tan Dark Cool
Depth and undertone: Tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
84
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
59
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$44 less (73%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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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 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    D 35
    Shade match 80
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13.10 less (22%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 78
    $42SephoraSephora$18 less (30%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation

    Tan Dark Neutral
    Shade match 71
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$44 less (73%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    84

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    deep 4 c
    Shade match 78
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (42%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    33

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with cool red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    46N Tan-Deep Neutral
    Shade match 76
    $40SephoraSephora$20 less (33%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 61
    $42SephoraSephora$18 less (30%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    61
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: deeper skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Tom Ford Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 17.5C Dusk (Tan · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    53N deep

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 53N deep

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $32

  2. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 126 Espresso

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 126 Espresso

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

  3. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Deep Cinnamon

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Deep Cinnamon

    • Slight colour difference
    • Tan · Cool · rosy undertone

    $8

  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    11.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 11.75

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep tan · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

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

    40.5 Deep

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 40.5 Deep

    • Slight colour difference
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $30

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

Nudestix Tinted Blur Foundation Stick in Nude Deep 9.5, against Tom Ford Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 17.5C Dusk. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17.5C DuskClosest shade matchNude Deep 9.5Score
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour81#9c7865#9f7669Close colourColour difference 3.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85CoolNeutral · neutral pinkClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall67
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage60MediumSheerSome differenceSheer 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 · 3 of 5 compared54
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 74/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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 Nudestix Tinted Blur Foundation Stick in Nude Deep 9.5.

Same or better

  • $44 less
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)
  • Same matte finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Sheer rather than medium coverage
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Tan Dark Cool, against Tom Ford Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 17.5C Dusk. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17.5C DuskClosest overall alternativeTan Dark CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour73#9c7865#a67358Close colourColour difference 4.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared59
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
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Tan Dark Cool.

Same or better

  • $44 less
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. 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

Nudestix Tinted Blur Foundation Stick Nude Deep 9.5

Best price
$16SephoraSephora
$44 less (73%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation Tan Dark Cool

Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$44 less (73%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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.