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

We measured Nyx Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation Natural (neutral undertone, light-medium depth) against every shade we track across 26 brands. The closest dupe is Smashbox Camera Ready BB Water SPF 30 in LIGHT/NEUTRAL - near-identical (ΔE 0.9).

BrandProductShadeUndertoneDepthMatchPrice
SmashboxCamera Ready BB Water SPF 30LIGHT/NEUTRALNeutralLight-Mediumnear-identical (ΔE 0.9)$42
MaybellineFIT ME! Matte + Poreless FoundationSun BeigeNeutralLight-Mediumnear-identical (ΔE 1.2)$10.99
CliniqueAlmost Powder Makeup05 MediumWarmLight-Mediumnear-identical (ΔE 1.4)$28
FentyPRO FILT'R - Soft Matte Longwear Foundation240 WarmWarmLight-Mediumnear-identical (ΔE 1.5)$34
CliniqueBeyond Perfecting™ Foundation + Concealer8.25 OatNeutralLight-Mediumnear-identical (ΔE 1.9)$28
CliniqueEven Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15CN 10 AlabasterWarmLight-Mediumvery close (ΔE 2.1)$28
Smashbox24 Hour CC Spot ConcealerLIGHT/NEUTRALNeutralLight-Mediumvery close (ΔE 2.2)$25
CliniquePerfectly Real™ MakeupShade 36WarmLight-Mediumvery close (ΔE 2.3)$28

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 Natural?

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Water SPF 30 in LIGHT/NEUTRAL - measured at near-identical (ΔE 0.9), with neutral undertone and light-medium depth.

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

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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