Foundation Shades

NARS

M2.5 Sahel in other brands

Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth
Lighter than 74% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Listed as warm on the brand's website
Swatch
Reads in between warm and cool #eab78b
Data
NARS's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is Haus Labs 120 Light in Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation (likely close). In all, 230 ranges have a likely-close shade and 103 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 103 brands. The other 63 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. Haus Labs

    120 Light · Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  2. Makeup Revolution

    F5.5 · Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  3. Milani

    Warm Beige · Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  4. Benefit Cosmetics

    Shade 4 · Hello Happy Air Stick Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  5. UOMA Beauty

    T3W Fair Lady · Say What?! Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  6. Urban Decay

    50CP · Stay Naked The Fix Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  7. It Cosmetics

    Light Medium · Bye Bye Foundation Powder

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  8. Revlon

    310 Warm Golden · ColorStay Full Cover Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  9. Kevyn Aucoin

    05 Light EF · Foundation Balm

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  10. Laura Mercier

    Bisque · Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  11. Morphe

    F1.120 Neutral · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  12. Bobbi Brown

    Cool Natural · Skin Long-Wear Fluid Powder Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  13. Milk Makeup

    Light Sand · Flex Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  14. Charlotte Tilbury

    6 COOL · Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  15. ZOEVA

    170W Fearless · Authentik Skin Natural Luminous Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  16. Ulta Beauty

    Tan Warm · Adjustable Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  17. Il Makiage

    212-66050 50 · Woke Up Like This Flawless Base Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  18. Pacifica

    27WM Warm Medium · Alight Clean Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  19. PÜR

    Golden Medium · 4-In-1 Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  20. MAC

    C4.5 · Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  21. jane iredale

    Caramel · Liquid Minerals A Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  22. NARS

    M2.5 Sahel · Sheer Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  23. Dermablend

    30W Bisque · Smooth Liquid Camo Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  24. Fenty Beauty

    180 · Pro Filt'r Hydrating Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  25. beautyblender

    3.25 Neutral · Bounce Liquid Whip Long Wear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  26. Clinique

    WN 56 Cashew · Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  27. Rare Beauty

    210N · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  28. L'Oréal

    440 - Natural Rose · Infallible 32 Hour Lightweight Fresh Wear Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  29. Cover FX

    G40 · Natural Finish Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  30. Lancôme

    260 Bisque N · Teint Idole Ultra Longwear Foundation Stick SPF 21

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  31. surratt beauty

    4 Surreal Skin · Surreal Skin Foundation Wand

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  32. Sephora Collection

    24 N · Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  33. Tarte

    42S · SEA Water Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  34. Kosas

    Light Neutral Warm 130 · Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  35. Smashbox

    0.2 · Studio Skin 24 Hour Full Coverage Waterproof Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  36. bareMinerals

    08 Spice · COMPLEXION RESCUE Hydrating Foundation Stick with Mineral SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  37. Dose Of Colors

    114 Light · Meet Your Hue Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  38. Becca Cosmetics

    2W2 Buff · Ultimate Coverage 24 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  39. Lorac

    05 · PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  40. Huda Beauty

    420G · #FauxFilter Skin Finish Buildable Coverage Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

Closest shade in the other 63 brands

A to Z by brand. The 40 above are closer; open a shade to see how close it is.

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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.