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

We measured Nyx Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation Soft Sand (warm undertone, light-medium depth) against every shade we track across 26 brands. The closest dupe is Colourpop No Filter Foundation in Dark 155 - near-identical (ΔE 1.7).

BrandProductShadeUndertoneDepthMatchPrice
ColourpopNo Filter FoundationDark 155WarmMediumnear-identical (ΔE 1.7)$12
CliniqueBeyond Perfecting™ Powder Foundation + Concealer07 Cream ChamoisNeutralLight-Mediumnear-identical (ΔE 1.8)$28
MarcelleFlawless Compact FoundationBuff BeigeWarmLight-Mediumvery close (ΔE 2.2)$17.99
ColourpopNo Filter FoundationMedium Dark 125NeutralMediumvery close (ΔE 2.3)$12
CliniqueAcne Solutions™ Liquid MakeupFresh VanillaWarmMediumvery close (ΔE 2.4)$28
L'OrealParis True Match Super Blendable MakeupN5 True BeigeWarmLight-Mediumvery close (ΔE 2.7)$18.79
NyxTotal Control Drop FoundationSoft BeigeNeutralLight-Mediumvery close (ΔE 2.9)$14
CliniqueLine Smoothing ConcealerMedium BeigeWarmMediumvery close (ΔE 2.9)$20

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 Soft Sand?

Colourpop No Filter Foundation in Dark 155 - measured at near-identical (ΔE 1.7), with warm undertone and medium depth.

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

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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