Maybelline New York
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation — 220
$11.99On skin, 220 sits at the same depth and holds the warm undertone. Expect a more matte finish.
NARS Cosmetics Stromboli, a shade of Natural Radiant Longwear Full Coverage 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.
On skin, 220 sits at the same depth and holds the warm undertone. Expect a more matte finish.
Side by side, 3W1.5 Fawn matches the depth closely and pulls a little cooler. Expect a more matte finish.
Next to it, Macadamia runs a touch deeper and holds the warm undertone.
Side by side, Baklava 340G runs a touch deeper and carries the same golden cast.
12 O runs a touch lighter and stays warm but pulls more olive than golden.
On skin, 240 runs a touch lighter and carries the same golden cast.
Side by side, Hanabi runs a touch deeper and pulls a little cooler.
270 Light Medium runs a touch lighter and pulls a little cooler.
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 — on skin, 220 sits at the same depth and holds the 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.