Foundation Shades

NARS

M2.25 Lanai in other brands

Natural Matte Longwear Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth
Lighter than 62% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Listed as neutral on the brand's website
Swatch
Reads cooler than most shades this deep #e8a684
Data
NARS's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is NARS M2.25 Lanai in Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation (likely close). In all, 204 ranges have a likely-close shade and 110 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 110 brands. The other 70 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. NARS

    M2.25 Lanai · Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  2. Armani Beauty

    5.75 · Power Fabric Longwear High Cover Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  3. Maybelline

    115 · Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  4. Dior

    030 Medium Beige · Dreamskin Fresh & Perfect Cushion Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Refill

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  5. Natasha Denona

    R4 - Light Medium Rosy · Hy-Glam Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  6. bareMinerals

    1N Fair Ivory · Blemish Rescue Salicylic Acid Loose Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  7. Make Up For Ever

    Y535 · Matte Velvet Skin Blurring Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  8. L'Oréal

    Sand Beige · Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  9. Max Factor

    N77 Soft Honey · Facefinity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  10. Ulta Beauty

    Tan Neutral · Adjustable Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  11. L.A. Girl

    Porcelain · Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  12. KIKO Milano

    60 Pink Beige · Full Coverage Blurring Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  13. Clarins

    108W · Skin Illusion Natural Hydrating Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  14. Milani

    Natural · Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  15. Cover FX

    G50 · Power Play Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  16. Revlon

    310 Warm Golden · ColorStay Makeup For Combo/Oily Skin

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  17. Haus Labs

    160 Light · Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  18. KVD Vegan Beauty

    52 Medium W · Lock-It Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  19. Morphe

    Hint of Toffee · Morphe 2 Hint Hint Skin Tint

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

  20. Kevyn Aucoin

    07 ST · Stripped Nude Skin Tint

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  21. Sephora Collection

    23.5 P · Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  22. Tarte

    27H light-medium honey · face tape foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  23. Bobbi Brown

    Cool Beige · Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  24. rms beauty

    22.5 · "Un" Cover-Up Cream Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  25. ILIA

    13 Kamari · Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads deeper · listed warm

  26. Tom Ford

    6.5 Sable · Traceless Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads lighter

  27. Kosas

    Light+ Cool 180 · Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  28. Too Faced

    Warm Sand · Peach Perfect Comfort Matte Foundation – Peaches and Cream Collection

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  29. Fenty Beauty

    160 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer

  30. Essence

    190 · Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  31. MAC

    NW25 · Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation

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

  32. Milk Makeup

    Light · Blur Liquid Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  33. Charlotte Tilbury

    4 FAIR · Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  34. Yves Saint Laurent

    B50 · Touche Eclat All-In-One Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  35. UOMA Beauty

    T2W Honey Honey · Say What?! Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed olive

  36. Givenchy

    P210 · Teint Couture Everwear 24H Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  37. Becca Cosmetics

    2C2 Teak · Ultimate Coverage 24 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  38. Catrice

    010 Cool Cashmere · True Skin Hydrating Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  39. Laura Mercier

    2C1 · Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 - Oil Free

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  40. Clinique

    WN 30 Biscuit · Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer

Closest shade in the other 70 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.