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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%).

Only showing matches in stick form, without talc or silicones.

  • 8 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

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: LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick Birch 6C

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

Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
82
Finish (Finish & visual result)
86
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$36SephoraSephora
$24 less (40%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

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

LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick in Birch 6C, 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 alternativeBirch 6CScore
Shade match55% of overall82
Colour73#9c7865#ad806cClose colourColour difference 4.6 (0 is identical)
Depth86TanTanSameDepth difference: 5.7
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finishnot comparableMatteNot listedNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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, combinationDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​combination skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 82/100Medium 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 LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick in Birch 6C.

Same or better

  • $24 less
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly lighter
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for normal skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 1%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

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

LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick Birch 6C

Best price
$36SephoraSephora
$24 less (40%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

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.