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Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation Tan Dark Cool dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

Tan · Cool 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 matchClosest overall alternative: R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation deep 4 c

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
R.E.M. Beauty
deep 4 c
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
20
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
85
Depth
94
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $19 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty · 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. Shade match 90
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $53 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep shade, rosy undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation Tan Dark Cool (Tan · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    470C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 470C

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $24

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

    Mocha

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

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

  3. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    33 Medium Rosy

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 33 Medium Rosy

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool · rosy undertone

    $32

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    53N deep

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 53N deep

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $32

  5. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Hazelnut

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Hazelnut

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $36

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

    5.5N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 5.5N

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $38

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

Why the closest match works

R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in deep 4 c, against Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Tan Dark Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTan Dark CoolClosest matchdeep 4 cScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour85#a67358#a16c55Very close colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Depth94TanDeep tanCloseDepth difference: 3.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall20
Skin type20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombinationBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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

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To R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in deep 4 c.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BasePowder-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy deep 4 c

Match price
$35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $19 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty · 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.