Foundation Shades

NARS

M3.5 Vanuatu in other brands

Sheer Glow Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth
Lighter than 58% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Listed as warm on the brand's website
Swatch
Reads warmer than most shades this deep #d6ab7e
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, 228 ranges have a likely-close shade and 105 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 105 brands. The other 65 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.

  1. Sephora Collection

    12 Light Ecru · 10 Hour Wear Perfection Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  2. Ulta Beauty

    Medium Cool · Effortless Effect Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  3. NARS

    M2.5 Sahel · Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  4. Anastasia Beverly Hills

    305N · Luminous Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  5. Tom Ford

    1.1 Warm Sand · Traceless Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  6. L.A. Girl

    Beige · Pro.Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  7. Maybelline

    Cashew · Dream Radiant Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  8. bareMinerals

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

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  9. Fenty Beauty

    265 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  10. beautyblender

    3.55 Neutral/Olive · Bounce Liquid Whip Long Wear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  11. Pat McGrath Labs

    16 Medium · Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  12. Guerlain

    045W · L'Essentiel Natural Longwear Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  13. Huda Beauty

    240N Toasted Coconut · #FauxFilter Full Coverage Matte Foundation

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

  14. Lancôme

    370 Bisque W · Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24H Long Wear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  15. Wet n Wild

    Buff Bisque · Photo Focus Dewy Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  16. MAC

    NW35 · Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

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

  17. It Cosmetics

    Medium Tan · CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  18. Laura Mercier

    4W1 · Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 30

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  19. Essence

    30 Neutral Ivory · Pretty Natural Hydrating Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  20. KVD Vegan Beauty

    51 Medium W · Lock-It Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  21. Makeup Revolution

    F9 · Fast Base Stick Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  22. Clinique

    WN 24 Cork · Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

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

  23. Benefit Cosmetics

    Shade 5 · Hello Happy Air Stick Foundation SPF 20

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

  24. Armani Beauty

    3.5 · Neo Nude Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  25. Hynt Beauty

    Bronzed Beige · Encore Pressed Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  26. Beauty Bakerie

    335 Warm · InstaBake Aqua Glass Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  27. CoverGirl

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

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  28. Estée Lauder

    2W1 Dawn · Double Wear Light Soft Matte Hydra Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed warm

  29. Bobbi Brown

    Natural · Skin Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  30. Milani

    Natural Bisque · Screen Queen Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  31. PÜR

    MG5 Beige · 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  32. ColourPop

    110W Medium · Pretty Fresh Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  33. Burt's Bees

    Natural Beige · Goodness Glows Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  34. Cover FX

    1 G Plus Medium · Custom Cover Drops

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed olive

  35. Make Up For Ever

    Y255 · Reboot Active Care Revitalizing Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  36. Natasha Denona

    YN6 - Light Medium Yellow · Hy-Glam Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed warm

  37. Smashbox

    1.05 · Studio Skin 24 Hour Full Coverage Waterproof Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  38. Rare Beauty

    250W · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed warm

  39. Too Faced

    Sand · Born This Way Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  40. Hourglass

    Golden Tan · Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

Closest shade in the other 65 brands

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