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Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation Ganache dupes and alternatives Too Faced

Rich 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%).

Only showing matches with full coverage, in liquid form.

  • 7 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC65

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC65
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
88
Skin (Skin suitability)
67
Shade match
88out of 100
Colour
80
Depth
98
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$9 less (19%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora

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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. Shade match 85
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for extra deep neutral skin with a peach hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 85
    $40SephoraSephora$8 less (17%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for very rich, deep skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 82
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Deep with Red Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 81
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Deep with Red Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    139D
    Shade match 85
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (40%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural matte rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural matte rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: Deep with Cool Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW57
    Shade match 79
    $39SephoraSephora$9 less (19%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim 24-hour wearClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    67

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 40% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: rich deep with red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    115 Rich Ebony
    Shade match 87
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 78
    $65SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim 24-hour wearClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    76
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep shade with cool undertones 9

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation Ganache (Rich deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Ganache

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Ganache

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

  1. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    190

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 190

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  2. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    8N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 8N

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

  3. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW58

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW58

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  4. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    445 Espresso

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 445 Espresso

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep

    $15.99

  5. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    7N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 7N1

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

  6. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Deep 6N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Deep 6N

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $31

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC65, against Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Ganache. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeGanacheClosest matchNC65Score
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour80#472005#4e2817Close colourColour difference 3.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedRich deepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull 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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall88
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall67
Skin type67Normal, combination, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 88/100High 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC65.

Same or better

  • $9 less
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

22 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 40%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy NC65

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$9 less (19%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora

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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.