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Moisturizing Complexion Stick Dark Neutral dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

Deep tan · 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: ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick 34N Tineo

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

Your shade
Ulta Beauty Collection
Dark NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
ILIA
34N Tineo
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$50SephoraSephora
Costs $34 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 5N2 Cardamom

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

Your shade
Ulta Beauty Collection
Dark NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Laura Mercier
5N2 Cardamom
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $38 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView 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. #3 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    53N Deep Neutral
    Shade match 94
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    53S Deep Sand
    Shade match 93
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Pixi

    On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick

    Espresso
    Shade match 89
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

    5W1 Sienna
    Shade match 85
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $38 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    6N Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $44 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: dark skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    54H Deep Honey
    Shade match 84
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · bareMinerals

    Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Deep Cool 5
    Shade match 88
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Retailer shade note: deep cool skin with a red hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Warm Deep 27
    Shade match 82
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $23.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep warm skin with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Ogee

    Multi-Use Sculpted Foundation and Concealer Stick

    Chestnut 13.75 W
    Shade match 88
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $32 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep auburn with rich-golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Dior

    Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation

    7N
    Shade match 97
    $64SephoraSephoraCosts $48 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick Dark Neutral (Deep tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    Maple

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

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Café

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Café

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    6N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 6N

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Rich Cocoa

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Rich Cocoa

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    490

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 490

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    51H deep honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 51H deep honey

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 34N Tineo, against Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Dark Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeDark NeutralClosest shade match34N TineoScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#9d6044#9a5f46Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery deepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 34N Tineo.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for dry/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 5N2 Cardamom, against Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Dark Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeDark NeutralClosest overall alternative5N2 CardamomScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#9d6044#a46042Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 5N2 Cardamom.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick 34N Tineo

Best price
$50SephoraSephora
Costs $34 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 5N2 Cardamom

Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $38 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.