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Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 9 dupes and alternatives Urban Decay

Fair · 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%).

Closest shade match: Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation 14 Fair

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

Your shade
Urban Decay
9Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Jane Iredale
14 Fair
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
91
Undertone
100
Best price
$56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $16 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 2C Madeleine

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

Your shade
Urban Decay
9Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Laura Mercier
2C Madeleine
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
80
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
75
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $14 more

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 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    140 Neutral
    Shade match 82
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20.01 less (50%)

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

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    Light
    Shade match 91
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (60%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperBuildable rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

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

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    27B Light-Medium Beige
    Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    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 9 (Fair · 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

    220C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 220C

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $24

  2. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Café Au Lait

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Café Au Lait

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Honey

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Honey

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

  4. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W7

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W7

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $16.99

  5. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Peach

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Peach

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $8

  6. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    025 Medium

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 025 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Fair

    $10.99

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

Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation in 14 Fair, against Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 9. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade9Closest shade match14 FairScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour90#fcc29d#f2bb94Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth91FairLightCloseDepth difference: 4.1
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall57
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared74
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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 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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 93/100High 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 Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation in 14 Fair.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Runs slightly deeper
  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapSilicone-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 2C Madeleine, against Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 9. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade9Closest overall alternative2C MadeleineScore
Shade match55% of overall80
Colournot comparable#fcc29dNo swatchNot comparedNo swatch colour on one side
Depth88FairLightCloseDepth difference: 5.2
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared75
Longevity70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
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 85/100Shade match 80/100Low 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 Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 2C Madeleine.

Same or better

  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Runs slightly deeper

Not compared

  • Colour not compared: swatch data missing

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation 14 Fair

Best price
$56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $16 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 2C Madeleine

Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $14 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

32 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.