Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 20.0N Espresso dupes and alternatives Tom Ford
4.9 (11)·Very deep · 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: Slightly deeper· Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
79
Skin suitability
30
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/combination skin
Retailer shade note: rich deep with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Slightly deeper· Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · 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 dry skin
$54Ulta Beauty(product price)$6 less (10%)4.2 (1,679)
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin
Retailer shade note: deeper rich chocolate brown w/ red undertones
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect· No fragrance listed
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
$42Ulta Beauty(product price)$18 less (30%)4.1 (385)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% 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
Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertone for very rich skin
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim 24-hour wear· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly lighter· Slightly cooler undertone· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
75
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
The closest shade to Tom Ford Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 20.0N Espresso (Very deep · 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
NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Ambato, against Tom Ford Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 20.0N Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade20.0N EspressoClosest shade matchAmbatoHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#6c483d#6a453dVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull 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 · 4 of 5 compared58
Longevity30%6024-hour wear16-hour wearSome difference16-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/dry/combination skin
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.
KVD Beauty Good Apple Skin-Perfecting Hydrating Foundation Balm in Deep 094, against Tom Ford Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 20.0N Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade20.0N EspressoClosest overall alternativeDeep 094How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%81#6c483d#764838Close colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97Very deepDeepCloseDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 89/100Shade 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.
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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