Nyx Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation Medium dupes - verified by color distance

We measured Nyx Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation Medium (neutral undertone, light-medium depth) against every shade we track across 26 brands. The closest dupe is Nyx HD Studio Photogenic Foundation in Vanilla - near-identical (ΔE 0.5).

BrandProductShadeUndertoneDepthMatchPrice
NyxHD Studio Photogenic FoundationVanillaNeutralLight-Mediumnear-identical (ΔE 0.5)$18
CliniquePerfectly Real™ MakeupShade 22NeutralLight-Mediumnear-identical (ΔE 1.3)$28
CliniqueRepairwear Laser Focus™ All-Smooth Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15Shade 07NeutralLightnear-identical (ΔE 1.4)$36
CliniqueContinuous Coverage Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15Porcelain GlowNeutralLight-Mediumnear-identical (ΔE 1.6)$26
CliniqueEven Better™ Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15CN 70 VanillaWarmLight-Mediumnear-identical (ΔE 1.7)$28
CliniqueBeyond Perfecting™ Foundation + Concealer14 VanillaWarmLight-Mediumnear-identical (ΔE 1.7)$28
CliniqueEven Better™ Compact Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 1514 VanillaWarmLight-Mediumnear-identical (ΔE 1.7)$32
CliniqueStay-Matte Oil-Free Makeup14 VanillaWarmLight-Mediumnear-identical (ΔE 1.7)$26

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 Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation Medium?

Nyx HD Studio Photogenic Foundation in Vanilla - measured at near-identical (ΔE 0.5), with neutral undertone and light-medium depth.

Is there a cheaper dupe for Nyx Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation Medium?

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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