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

Rich deep · Cool · rosy 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 a matte finish, without talc.

  • 2 matches have no finish listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 420 Cool

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
L'Oréal Paris
420 Cool
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
67
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
98
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$28.01 less (58%)

Your shade $48 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. #2 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW55
    Shade match 80
    $39SephoraSephora$9 less (19%)

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    67

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 40% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: rich deep with neutral red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Chestnut (N-100)
    Shade match 78
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Rich, neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC63
    Shade match 77
    $39SephoraSephora$9 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 40% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: rich deep with neutral golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    46 Deep Neutral
    Shade match 79
    $38SephoraSephora$10 less (21%)

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

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: neutral red

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Deep Neutral
    Shade match 79
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$32 less (67%)

    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
    79
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Deep Warm
    Shade match 68
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$32 less (67%)

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

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    68
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    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 Sable (Rich deep · Cool · rosy 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

    Sable

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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

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

    8C

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

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $38

  2. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    17.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 17.5 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $36

  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Brownie 8.5 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Brownie 8.5 Red

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $31

  4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    175

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 175

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $12.99

  5. 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

  6. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    28C

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 28C

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · 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 match works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 420 Cool, against Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Sable. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSableClosest match420 CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour88#642c12#672e1bVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98Rich deepVery deepCloseDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Cool · rosyCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall91
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall67
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 92/100High 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 420 Cool.

Same or better

  • $28.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. 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 listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy 420 Cool

Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$28.01 less (58%)

Your shade $48 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.