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

Rich deep · Warm · golden 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 SPF, without talc or alcohol denat.

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

Closest shade match: Tarte Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20 60H Mahogany

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

The match
Tarte
60H Mahogany
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$6 less (13%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Espresso (N-112)

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

The match
Bobbi Brown
Espresso (N-112)
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
86
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $10 more

Your shade $48 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

More matches

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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 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW58
    Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephora$9 less (19%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finishBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    67

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 40% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: rich deep with warm neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 83
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · 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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  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC65
    Shade match 80
    $39SephoraSephora$9 less (19%)

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

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

    Retailer shade note: very rich with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 85
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneRadiant rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    60
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: deeper with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation Truffle (Rich deep · Warm · golden 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

    Toffee

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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

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

    NW58

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

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    27W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 27W

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Warm undertone

    $30

  3. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    445 Espresso

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

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep

    $15.99

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

    8N

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

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Maple Syrup 8.2 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Maple Syrup 8.2 Golden

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  6. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    190

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

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

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

Tarte Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20 in 60H Mahogany, against Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Truffle. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTruffleClosest shade match60H MahoganyScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#55270e#582915Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth97Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared50
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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 overall · 4 of 5 compared64
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 79/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Tarte Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20 in 60H Mahogany.

Same or better

  • $6 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Espresso (N-112), against Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Truffle. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTruffleClosest overall alternativeEspresso (N-112)Score
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour95#55270e#51240eLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionRich deepRich deepBoth described as rich deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65Warm · goldenNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 overall70
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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 Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Espresso (N-112).

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 19%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20 60H Mahogany

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$6 less (13%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Espresso (N-112)

Match price
$58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $10 more

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.