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Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 4.5N Buff dupes and alternatives Tom Ford

Fair · 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%).

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Only showing matches without silicones.

Closest shade match: Monika Blunder Beauty Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer Shade: 2.25 ZWEI.25

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

Your shade
Tom Ford
4.5N BuffChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Monika Blunder Beauty
Shade: 2.25 ZWEI.25
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8 less (13%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation 220 Versatile Buff II (C)

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

Your shade
Tom Ford
4.5N BuffChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Lancôme
220 Versatile Buff II (C)
Depth and undertone: Fair
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$7 less (12%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    240 Versatile Rose Clair II (C)
    Shade match 88
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (12%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: matte rose

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Mont Blanc
    Shade match 96
    $55SephoraSephora$5 less (8%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: L2 - very light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    1C
    Shade match 90
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$22 less (37%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    64
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool subtle peachy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Dior

    Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick

    1,5 N Neutral
    Shade match 97
    $58SephoraSephora$2 less (3%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Westman Atelier

    Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides

    Atelier F4
    Shade match 98
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Monika Blunder Beauty

    Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer

    Shade: 1 - Eins
    Shade match 99
    $26$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$34 less (57%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: Very Fair, Neutral Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Fair Neutral
    Shade match 99
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (30%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · 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: fair with peachy to neutral undertone for pale skin

    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 4.5N Buff (Fair · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Bisque 1.8

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Bisque 1.8

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1N Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1N02

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1N02

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    1N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 1N

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    11.0 Light Nude

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 11.0 Light Nude

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Meringue 2.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Meringue 2.1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Monika Blunder Beauty Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer in Shade: 2.25 ZWEI.25, against Tom Ford Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 4.5N Buff. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4.5N BuffClosest shade matchShade: 2.25 ZWEI.25Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#eecbae#efccb0Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall54
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared86
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
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Normal, dry, combinationNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 83/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Monika Blunder Beauty Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer in Shade: 2.25 ZWEI.25.

Same or better

  • $8 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 1%. 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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation in 220 Versatile Buff II (C), against Tom Ford Architecture Soft Matte 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 4.5N Buff. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4.5N BuffClosest overall alternative220 Versatile Buff II (C)Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour96#eecbae#eac9afLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionFairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70NeutralUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared86
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
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation in 220 Versatile Buff II (C).

Same or better

  • $7 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Monika Blunder Beauty Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer Shade: 2.25 ZWEI.25

Best price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8 less (13%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation 220 Versatile Buff II (C)

Match price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$7 less (12%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.