Nyx Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation Soft Sand dupes - verified by color distance
We measured Nyx Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation Soft Sand (neutral undertone, fair depth) against every shade we track across 26 brands. The closest dupe is Clinique Even Better™ Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in CN 20 Fair - near-identical (ΔE 0.4).
| Brand | Product | Shade | Undertone | Depth | Match | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinique | Even Better™ Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 | CN 20 Fair | Neutral | Fair | near-identical (ΔE 0.4) | $28 |
| Clinique | Beyond Perfecting™ Foundation + Concealer | 05 Fair | Neutral | Fair | near-identical (ΔE 0.4) | $28 |
| Clinique | Even Better™ Compact Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 | 5 Fair | Neutral | Fair | near-identical (ΔE 0.4) | $32 |
| Clinique | Stay-Matte Oil-Free Makeup | 05 Fair | Neutral | Fair | near-identical (ΔE 0.4) | $26 |
| Clinique | Superbalanced™ Silk Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 | 04 Silk Bisque | Neutral | Fair | near-identical (ΔE 0.4) | $26 |
| Nyx | Hydra Touch Powder Foundation | Medium Beige | Neutral | Fair | near-identical (ΔE 1.1) | $10 |
| Smashbox | Halo HD Foundation SPF 15 | 4 | Neutral | Light | near-identical (ΔE 1.3) | $45 |
| Benefit | hello flawless! powder foundation | beige | Neutral | Light | near-identical (ΔE 1.9) | $44 |
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 Powder Foundation Soft Sand?
Clinique Even Better™ Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in CN 20 Fair - measured at near-identical (ΔE 0.4), with neutral undertone and fair depth.
Is there a cheaper dupe for Nyx Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder 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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