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Medium light · 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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Closest shade match: Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 38N Medium-Tan Neutral

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

The match
Tarte
38N Medium-Tan Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
94
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: NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation 14 True Beige

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

The match
NYX Professional Makeup
14 True Beige
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
86
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$9.03WalmartWalmart
$38.97 less (81%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora

WalmartView at Walmart

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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 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$18 less (38%)

    Matches: Both claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$18 less (38%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    42S Tan Sand
    Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$6 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% 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 colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 69
    $30TargetTarget$18 less (38%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation Warm Nude (Medium light · 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

    Porcelain

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

    • Nearest in this range
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  2. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

  3. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    040 Caramel

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 040 Caramel

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light

    $10.99

  4. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    33.5 Tan Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 33.5 Tan Natural

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    395 Walnut

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 395 Walnut

    • Close colour
    • Medium

    $15.99

  6. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    143

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 143

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden 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 Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 38N Medium-Tan Neutral, against Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Warm Nude. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeWarm NudeClosest shade match38N Medium-Tan NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour90#e19867#d99266Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth94Medium lightMediumCloseDepth difference: 3.3
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural 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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared49
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 79/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 38N Medium-Tan Neutral.

Same or better

  • $6 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation in 14 True Beige, against Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Warm Nude. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeWarm NudeClosest overall alternative14 True BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour88#e19867#d99c71Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 compared40
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation in 14 True Beige.

Same or better

  • $38.97 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeNo ingredient list
FragranceNot listedNo ingredient list
Drying alcoholNot listedNo ingredient list
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 38N Medium-Tan Neutral

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

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

Closest overall alternative

NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation 14 True Beige

Best price
$9.03WalmartWalmart
$38.97 less (81%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora

WalmartView at Walmart

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.