Maybelline New York
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation — 220
$11.99220 sits at the same depth and keeps the same warm undertone. Expect a more matte finish.
NARS Cosmetics Stromboli, a shade of Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation, suits medium skin with a warm, golden-leaning undertone. The golden cast is what people usually try to keep when they look for alternatives. 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.
220 sits at the same depth and keeps the same warm undertone. Expect a more matte finish.
Macadamia runs a touch deeper and keeps the same warm undertone.
Hanabi runs a touch deeper and pulls a little cooler.
On skin, 270 Light Medium runs a touch lighter and pulls a little cooler.
NC25 leans noticeably lighter and stays warm but pulls more peach than golden.
Next to it, NC30 leans noticeably lighter and carries the same golden cast.
NARS Cosmetics Stromboli has a warm undertone with a golden cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that golden quality matters as much as getting the depth right.
Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation in 220 (around $11.99) wears closest among budget options — 220 sits at the same depth and keeps the same warm undertone. Expect a more matte finish.
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.