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Spike Valentino Buttery Matte Lipstick 123R - Spike A Pose dupes and alternatives Valentino

Nude · Cool · Light

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth, undertone and colour family only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar lipstick overall: shade match 60%, finish and visual result 20%, wear and performance 15%, comfort and suitability 5%.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Intimatte Buildable Soft Matte Lipstick 320 Hush Hush

The equivalent shade and the most similar lipstick overall.

Your shade
Valentino
123R - Spike A PoseChange shade
Colour family, undertone and depth: Nude · Cool · Light
Finish and opacity: Matte · Sheer
The match
Lancôme
320 Hush Hush
Colour family, undertone and depth: Nude · Cool · Light
Finish and opacity: Matte · Buildable
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
84
Wear (Wear & performance)
90
Comfort (Comfort & suitability)
70
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
87
Depth
93
Undertone (Undertone and colour family)
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$13 less (27%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar lipstick on shade, finish, wear and comfort together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar lipstick on shade, finish, wear and comfort together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #2 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Matte Revolution Hydrating Lipstick

    Very Victoria
    Shade match 81
    $37SephoraSephora$11 less (23%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame finish: matteSame longevity: 10-hour wear

    Differences: Buildable rather than sheer (opacity)

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

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than sheer (opacity)

    Retailer shade note: taupe nude

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 84
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$13 less (27%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame finish: matteClaims comfort

    Differences: Buildable rather than sheer (opacity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    84
    Wear & performance
    90
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 43% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than sheer (opacity)

    Retailer shade note: cool pinky nude

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Powder Kiss Hazy Matte Lipstick

    Be My Bridesmaid
    Shade match 83
    $27Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$21 less (44%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame finish: matteSame longevity: 10-hour wear

    Differences: Buildable rather than sheer (opacity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    84
    Wear & performance
    76
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than sheer (opacity)

    Retailer shade note: neutral cool beige

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Dior

    Rouge Dior Lipstick

    724 Tendresse
    Shade match 88
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims comfort

    Differences: Rose rather than nudeOpaque rather than sheer (opacity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    56
    Wear & performance
    90
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Very close colour · Satin · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Rose rather than nude · Opaque rather than sheer (opacity)

    Retailer shade note: a deep dustry rose

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Valentino

    Liquirosso 2 in 1 Soft Matte Liquid Lipstick & Blush

    109R - Catch Me If You Can
    Shade match 78
    $40SephoraSephora$8 less (17%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame finish: matteClaims comfort

    Differences: LighterBuildable rather than sheer (opacity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    84
    Wear & performance
    90
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Lighter · Buildable rather than sheer (opacity)

    Retailer shade note: cool pink nude

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · NARS

    Afterglow Lipstick

    Dolce Vita 888
    Shade match 87
    $36SephoraSephora$12 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims comfort

    Differences: Rose rather than nudeBuildable rather than sheer (opacity)Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    70
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Very close colour · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Rose rather than nude · Buildable rather than sheer (opacity) · Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: dusty rose

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Sephora Collection

    About That Shine Sheer Shine Lipstick

    02 Soft Twinkle
    Shade match 85
    $16SephoraSephora$32 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame opacity: sheer

    Differences: Rose rather than nudeSheer tint rather than matte (finish)Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    70
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Very close colour · Sheer tint · Sheer

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Rose rather than nude · Sheer tint rather than matte (finish) · Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · L'Oréal Paris

    Colour Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipstick

    103 Le Rosy Confident
    Shade match 80
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$34.01 less (71%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame finish: matte

    Differences: Mauve rather than nude16-hour wear rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    58
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 34% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Mauve rather than nude · 16-hour wear rather than 10-hour wear (longevity) · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: medium pink-mauve

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · ILIA

    Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon

    Deco
    Shade match 69
    $27SephoraSephora$21 less (44%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame finish: matteClaims comfort

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertonePink rather than nude

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    90
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Very close colour · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertone · Pink rather than nude

    Retailer shade note: rose pink

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · NARS

    Afterglow Lipstick

    Devotion 208
    Shade match 86
    $36SephoraSephora$12 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims comfort

    Differences: Rose rather than nudeBuildable rather than sheer (opacity)Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    70
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Very close colour · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Rose rather than nude · Buildable rather than sheer (opacity) · Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: mauve rose

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · Maybelline

    SuperStay Ink Crayon Lipstick

    Keep it Fun
    Shade match 79
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35.01 less (73%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame finish: matteClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    58
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity) · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: mid-tone rosey nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Loveshine Lip Oil Stick

    44 Nude Lavalliere
    Shade match 87
    $45SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    70
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: iconic pink nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · Charlotte Tilbury

    K.I.S.S.I.N.G Satin Shine Lipstick

    Pillow Talk Naughty Talk
    Shade match 77
    $37SephoraSephora$11 less (23%)

    Matches: Both claim hydration

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than sheer (opacity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    80
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour · Satin · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than sheer (opacity)

    Retailer shade note: neutral nude glow

    High confidence· Digital match

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  14. #15 · Charlotte Tilbury

    K.I.S.S.I.N.G Satin Shine Lipstick

    Penelope Pink
    Shade match 75
    $37SephoraSephora$11 less (23%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourBuildable rather than sheer (opacity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    80
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Satin · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Buildable rather than sheer (opacity)

    Retailer shade note: nude with pink undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  15. #16 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Full-Pigment Matte & Satin Velvet Lipstick

    Peony
    Shade match 82
    $26SephoraSephora$22 less (46%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame finish: matte

    Differences: Pink rather than nudeOpaque rather than sheer (opacity)Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    69
    Wear & performance
    70
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Pink rather than nude · Opaque rather than sheer (opacity) · Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity) · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: soft cool-toned nude pink

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #17 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick

    44 Nude Lavalliere
    Shade match 83
    $43SephoraSephora$5 less (10%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    70
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: iconic pink nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #18 · Charlotte Tilbury

    K.I.S.S.I.N.G Satin Shine Lipstick

    Naughty Talk
    Shade match 72
    $37Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$11 less (23%)

    Matches: Both claim hydration

    Differences: DeeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than sheer (opacity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    80
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Satin · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than sheer (opacity)

    Retailer shade note: neutral nude glow

    High confidence· Digital match

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  18. #19 · Revlon

    ColorStay Overtime Lipcolor

    Boundless Nude
    Shade match 91
    $14.49CVSCVS$33.51 less (70%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims transfer resistanceBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Opaque rather than sheer (opacity)16-hour wear rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    30
    Wear & performance
    58
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Opaque rather than sheer (opacity) · 16-hour wear rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. Shade match 84
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame opacity: sheer

    Differences: Pink rather than nudeSheer tint rather than matte (finish)Not listed rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Looks identical · Sheer tint · Sheer

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Pink rather than nude · Sheer tint rather than matte (finish) · Not listed rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: sheer cool peony

    High confidence· Digital match

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  20. #21 · MAC Cosmetics

    Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick

    $ellout
    Shade match 81
    $25SephoraSephora$23 less (48%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame opacity: sheerBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Shimmer rather than matte (finish)Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    47
    Wear & performance
    70
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour · Shimmer · Sheer

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Shimmer rather than matte (finish) · Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: pinky nude with silver pearl

    High confidence· Digital match

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  21. #22 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Matte Revolution Hydrating Lipstick

    Pillow Talk
    Shade match 60
    $37SephoraSephora$11 less (23%)

    Matches: Same finish: matteSame longevity: 10-hour wearBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertonePink rather than nudeBuildable rather than sheer (opacity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    60
    Finish & visual result
    84
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertone · Pink rather than nude · Buildable rather than sheer (opacity)

    Retailer shade note: nude pink

    High confidence· Digital match

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  22. Shade match 69
    $25SephoraSephora$23 less (48%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame opacity: sheerBoth claim hydration

    Differences: DeeperPink rather than nudeNot listed rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour · Sheer

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Deeper · Pink rather than nude · Not listed rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: cool mauvey pink

    High confidence· Digital match

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  23. #24 · RMS Beauty

    Legendary Serum Lipstick

    Miranda
    Shade match 70
    $36Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$12 less (25%)

    Matches: Claims comfortBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRose rather than nudeLong-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    70
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference · Satin

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Rose rather than nude · Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: classic soft rose

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #25 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Loveshine Lip Oil Stick

    215 Plum Levitation
    Shade match 77
    $45SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Pink rather than nudeLong-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    70
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Pink rather than nude · Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: medium berry pink

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #26 · CoverGirl

    Outlast All-Day Lip Color With Topcoat

    Dusty Blush
    Shade match 85
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$36.01 less (75%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims transfer resistanceBoth claim hydration

    Differences: 24-hour wear rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    33
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour

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

    Differences: 24-hour wear rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #27 · NARS

    Explicit Lipstick

    Envy – 830
    Shade match 79
    $42SephoraSephora$6 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Pink rather than nudeOpaque rather than sheer (opacity)Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    56
    Wear & performance
    58
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Very close colour · Satin · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Pink rather than nude · Opaque rather than sheer (opacity) · Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: mauve pink

    High confidence· Digital match

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  27. #28 · Sephora Collection

    About That Shine Sheer Shine Lipstick

    01 Beige Sparkle
    Shade match 77
    $16SephoraSephora$32 less (67%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame opacity: sheerClaims comfort

    Differences: Shimmer rather than matte (finish)Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    47
    Wear & performance
    70
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference · Shimmer · Sheer

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Shimmer rather than matte (finish) · Long-wearing rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #29 · Maybelline

    SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick

    Dreamer
    Shade match 73
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35.01 less (73%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame finish: matte

    Differences: Mauve rather than nudeOpaque rather than sheer (opacity)16-hour wear rather than 10-hour wear (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    69
    Wear & performance
    70
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Mauve rather than nude · Opaque rather than sheer (opacity) · 16-hour wear rather than 10-hour wear (longevity) · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: dusty mauve

    High confidence· Digital match

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  29. #30 · Charlotte Tilbury

    K.I.S.S.I.N.G Satin Shine Lipstick

    Candy Chic
    Shade match 63
    $37SephoraSephora$11 less (23%)

    Matches: Both claim hydration

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertonePink rather than nudeBuildable rather than sheer (opacity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    63
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    80
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour · Satin · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertone · Pink rather than nude · Buildable rather than sheer (opacity)

    Retailer shade note: a warm candy pink to make everyone wink

    High confidence· Digital match

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Why the closest match works

Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Intimatte Buildable Soft Matte Lipstick in 320 Hush Hush, against Valentino Spike Valentino Buttery Matte Lipstick in 123R - Spike A Pose. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade123R - Spike A PoseClosest match320 Hush HushScore
Shade match60% of overall91
Colour87#ce7d82#cd737cVery close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth93LightLightSameDepth difference 3.5 on the 0–100 scale
Undertone100CoolCoolSameSame product undertone
Colour family100NudeNudeSameSame colour family
Finish & visual result20% of overall84
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Opacity65SheerBuildableSome differenceBuildable rather than sheer
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 2 compared90
Longevity9010-hour wear12-hour wearClose12-hour wear claimed against 10-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot listed for eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Comfort & suitability5% of overall70
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable feel; your product does not list it
Hydration100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim hydration
Overall match 88/100Shade match 91/100High 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

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To Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Intimatte Buildable Soft Matte Lipstick in 320 Hush Hush.

Same or better

  • $13 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same finish: matte
  • Claims comfort
  • Both claim hydration

Different

  • Buildable opacity instead of sheer

Description, format and ingredients (information only, not scored)

Weighted ingredient similarity 43%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Shade descriptionmauve nudecool mauvey nude
FormatBulletBullet
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (citronellol)Listed (geraniol)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed

Where to buy 320 Hush Hush

Best price
$35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$13 less (27%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora

How these matches are scored

30 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth, undertone and colour family; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and comfort and suitability. A pair with no swatch colour on one side or Low data confidence is listed without a score. 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.