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Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 40 dupes and alternatives Urban Decay

Rich deep · 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 match: L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation C12 Cool Deep

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

Your shade
Urban Decay
40Change shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
C12 Cool Deep
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
87out of 100
Colour
78
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26.01 less (65%)

Your shade $40 at Sephora · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Essence Foundation Stick 400

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

Your shade
Urban Decay
40Change shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Essence
400
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
78out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
82
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33.01 less (83%)

Your shade $40 at Sephora · 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. #3 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    17 Neutral
    Shade match 69
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    84

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    465 Rich Cool
    Shade match 72
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$21.01 less (53%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    84

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Very Deep Cool
    Shade match 73
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (60%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    17.5
    Shade match 63
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNeutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    63
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: deepest with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    380
    Shade match 73
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33.01 less (83%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageNo drying alcohol listed

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 40 (Rich deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    63N espresso neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 63N espresso neutral

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $32

  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    17.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 17.5 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Warm undertone

    $36

  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    30NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 30NC

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $30

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

    9N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 9N

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

  5. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    6N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 6N1

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

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

    Ganache

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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral 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

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C12 Cool Deep, against Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade40Closest shade matchC12 Cool DeepScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour78#32201c#3b2323Close colourColour difference 3.9 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 74/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C12 Cool Deep.

Same or better

  • $26.01 less
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Essence Foundation Stick in 400, against Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade40Closest overall alternative400Score
Shade match55% of overall82
Colour70#32201c#37292bClose colourColour difference 4.9 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionDeepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 compared40
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 82/100Medium 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 Essence Foundation Stick in 400.

Same or better

  • $33.01 less
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation C12 Cool Deep

Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26.01 less (65%)

Your shade $40 at Sephora · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Essence Foundation Stick 400

Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33.01 less (83%)

Your shade $40 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.