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Estée Lauder 8N1 Espresso dupes & closest matches

Estée Lauder
NEW Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lightweight Matte Foundation — 8N1 Espresso
depth 10/10 · neutral undertone · neutral cast · $10

Estée Lauder 8N1 Espresso, a shade of NEW Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lightweight Matte Foundation with 36H Wear, suits very deep skin with a neutral, neutral-leaning undertone. It's often described as Deepest skin tones with Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Below are the alternatives that wear closest to it — each one noted with how it differs, so you know what you're trading before you buy.

The closest matches

HAUS LABS

Triclone™ Skin Tech Foundation — 590 Deep

$52

590 Deep matches the depth closely and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more natural finish.

Gucci

Fluide De Beauté Fini Naturel - Natural Finish Fluid Foundation — 580N

Side by side, 580N sits at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more natural finish.

HAUS LABS

Triclone™ Skin Tech Foundation — 580 Deep

$52

On skin, 580 Deep matches the depth closely and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more natural finish.

MAC Cosmetics

Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation — NW58

$39

Side by side, NW58 runs a touch lighter and carries the same neutral cast.

Cover FX

Power Play Foundation — N120

Side by side, N120 runs a touch lighter and carries the same neutral cast.

ColourPop

Pretty Fresh Foundation — Deep Dark 213C

Side by side, Deep Dark 213C runs a touch lighter and keeps the same neutral undertone.

ColourPop

Pretty Fresh Foundation — Deep Dark 210C

Next to it, Deep Dark 210C runs a touch lighter and pulls a little cooler.

Fenty Beauty

Soft’Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation — 498

$44

On skin, 498 leans noticeably lighter and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more natural finish.

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Questions people ask

What is Estée Lauder 8N1 Espresso's undertone?

Estée Lauder 8N1 Espresso has a neutral undertone with a neutral cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that neutral quality matters as much as getting the depth right.

How do I know which of these will actually work for me?

A shade never wears alone — it sits next to your concealer, blush and the rest of your routine. Toni at Shade & Seek reads the whole face, not just one swatch, so you can see any of these alternatives in context before buying.

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