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Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 21 dupes and alternatives Urban Decay

Medium 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%).

Closest shade match: Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 5.5N

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

Your shade
Urban Decay
21Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Dior
5.5N
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $15 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 31 Medium Deep Neutral

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

Your shade
Urban Decay
21Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Rare Beauty
31 Medium Deep Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
78
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$2 less (5%)

Your shade $40 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 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    Y 26.5
    Shade match 89
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6.90 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 89
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: MD3.15 - medium-deep to deep with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 87
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: MD3 - Medium-deep with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    32 Medium Deep Neutral
    Shade match 92
    $38SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: neutral peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    18.5 N
    Shade match 96
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC45
    Shade match 97
    $39SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Classic Tan 335
    Shade match 94
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$28.01 less (70%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Seville
    Shade match 89
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: M3.15 - medium-deep to deep with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW25
    Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 86
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for medium deep rich cool skin with a rosy hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Cádiz
    Shade match 86
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: MD3 - Medium-deep with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: warm to neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    121MD
    Shade match 87
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural matte rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural matte rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: Medium/Tan with Warm Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 85
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium - deep with warm golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 89
    $63Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $23 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Luminous rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    38
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Luminous · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Luminous rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 21 (Medium tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $31

  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4N1

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $34

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

    NW40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW40

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  4. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.8 N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $32

  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4.5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

  6. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Chestnut

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Chestnut

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $36

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

Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in 5.5N, against Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 21. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade21Closest shade match5.5NScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#cc885a#c8885bLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared50
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade 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 Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in 5.5N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for combination skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, low silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Listed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs low

Why the closest overall alternative works

Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 31 Medium Deep Neutral, against Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 21. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade21Closest overall alternative31 Medium Deep NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour94#cc885a#d08659Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared78
Longevity70Long-wearing8-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 8-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, combination, oilyCombination, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 97/100High 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 Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 31 Medium Deep Neutral.

Same or better

  • $2 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 5.5N

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $15 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 31 Medium Deep Neutral

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$2 less (5%)

Your shade $40 at Sephora

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.