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M2.5 Sahel in other brands

Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth: Lighter than 60% of the shades in our data
Undertone: Listed as warm on the brand's website
Swatch: Reads warmer than most shades this deep #d7ad81
Data: NARS's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is Sephora Collection 12 Light Ecru in 10 Hour Wear Perfection Foundation (likely close). In all, 224 ranges have a likely-close shade and 104 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 104 brands. The other 64 brands are listed below.

One shade per brand, closest first. Labels: Likely close under 4.5, Worth sampling 4.5 to 10. What these mean.

Sephora Collection

12 Light Ecru · 10 Hour Wear Perfection Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
bareMinerals

7.5 Dune · COMPLEXION RESCUE Hydrating Foundation Stick with Mineral SPF 25

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
L.A. Girl

Beige · Pro.Matte Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
NARS

M3.5 Vanuatu · Sheer Glow Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Anastasia Beverly Hills

305N · Luminous Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive
Ulta Beauty

Medium Cool · Effortless Effect Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
Tom Ford

1.1 Warm Sand · Traceless Foundation Stick

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Maybelline

Cashew · Dream Radiant Liquid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Laura Mercier

4C1 · Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive
Armani Beauty

3.5 · Neo Nude Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive
CoverGirl

Nude Beige · Simply Ageless 3-In-1 Liquid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Lancôme

390 Bisque C · Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24H Long Wear Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
Makeup Revolution

F9 · Fast Base Stick Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Fenty Beauty

7 · Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Bobbi Brown

Natural · Skin Foundation Stick

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
KVD Vegan Beauty

030 Medium · True Portrait Medium Coverage Shake Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Huda Beauty

240N Toasted Coconut · #FauxFilter Full Coverage Matte Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-warm
ColourPop

110W Medium · Pretty Fresh Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Milani

Natural Bisque · Screen Queen Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Hourglass

Golden Tan · Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Benefit Cosmetics

Shade 5 · Hello Happy Air Stick Foundation SPF 20

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-warm
Tarte

35G Medium Golden · Babassu Foundcealer Skincare Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Clinique

WN 24 Cork · Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-warm
Beauty Bakerie

335 Warm · InstaBake Aqua Glass Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
It Cosmetics

Neutral Medium · Bye Bye Foundation Powder

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Pat McGrath Labs

16 Medium · Sublime Perfection Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
MAC

NW35 · Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-cool
Guerlain

045W · L'Essentiel Natural Longwear Foundation SPF 20

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
beautyblender

3.55 Neutral/Olive · Bounce Liquid Whip Long Wear Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive
Cover FX

1 G Plus Medium · Custom Cover Drops

Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed olive
Wet n Wild

Buff Bisque · Photo Focus Dewy Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
surratt beauty

5 Surreal Skin · Surreal Skin Foundation Wand

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Urban Decay

20WY · Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
PÜR

MG3 Bisque · 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Juvia's Place

650 Alexandria · I Am Magic Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
VDL

A06 Cool Deep Tan · Perfect Lasting Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
Make Up For Ever

Y255 · Reboot Active Care Revitalizing Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Hynt Beauty

Bronzed Beige · Encore Pressed Powder Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Essence

30 Neutral Ivory · Pretty Natural Hydrating Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Estée Lauder

2N1 Desert Beige · Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

Closest shade in the other 64 brands

A to Z by brand. The 40 above are closer; open a shade to see how close it is.

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Next to it in Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation

M2.25 Lanai (lighter)
M3 Stromboli (deeper)

Colours come from NARS's own website, checked October 2026. Test a shade on your jaw in daylight before you buy.