Nyx Mineral Stick Foundation Cool Tan dupes - verified by color distance
We measured Nyx Mineral Stick Foundation Cool Tan (warm undertone, light-medium depth) against every shade we track across 26 brands. The closest dupe is Nyx Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation in Warm Beige - near-identical (ΔE 0.7).
| Brand | Product | Shade | Undertone | Depth | Match | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyx | Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation | Warm Beige | Warm | Light-Medium | near-identical (ΔE 0.7) | $7.5 |
| Clinique | Beyond Perfecting™ Powder Foundation + Concealer | 14 Vanilla | Warm | Light-Medium | near-identical (ΔE 1.0) | $28 |
| Maybelline | Fit Me Foundation with SPF | Natural Beige (220) | Warm | Light-Medium | near-identical (ΔE 1.1) | $10.99 |
| Clinique | Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 | CN 90 Sand | Warm | Light-Medium | near-identical (ΔE 1.4) | $28 |
| Maybelline | Fit Me Shine-Free Foundation Stick | Toffee (330) | Warm | Light-Medium | near-identical (ΔE 1.5) | $10.99 |
| Nyx | HD Studio Photogenic Foundation | Medium | Warm | Light-Medium | near-identical (ΔE 1.6) | $18 |
| Clinique | Even Better™ Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 | WN 80 Tawnied Beige | Warm | Light-Medium | near-identical (ΔE 1.6) | $28 |
| Nyx | Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation | Beige | Warm | Light-Medium | near-identical (ΔE 1.8) | $9.5 |
How we verify dupes
Shade names lie; color math does not. Each foundation shade is converted to Lab color space and compared by ΔE (perceptual color distance): under 2 is near-identical, 2-4 reads the same on skin in normal light. We also require the undertone and depth to line up, because two shades with the same surface color can wear differently if the undertone underneath differs. Not sure of your own undertone? Run the free undertone test or the full AI makeup analysis - both run in your browser.
FAQ
What is the closest dupe for Nyx Mineral Stick Foundation Cool Tan?
Nyx Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation in Warm Beige - measured at near-identical (ΔE 0.7), with warm undertone and light-medium depth.
Is there a cheaper dupe for Nyx Mineral Stick Foundation Cool Tan?
The closest measured matches are listed above; compare current prices before buying, and confirm your own undertone with the free analyzer.
How are these dupes verified?
Each shade is converted to Lab color space and compared by ΔE (color distance): under 2 is near-identical, under 4 reads the same on skin. We also match undertone and depth, which drives how a shade actually wears.
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