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M2.5 Sahel in other brands

Sheer Glow Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth: Lighter than 73% of the shades in our data
Undertone: Listed as warm on the brand's website
Swatch: Reads in between warm and cool #e6b78b
Data: NARS's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is Clinique WN 56 Cashew in Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 (likely close). In all, 242 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.

Clinique

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

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Rare Beauty

210N · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Milani

Natural Beige · Screen Queen Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
ZOEVA

170W Fearless · Authentik Skin Natural Luminous Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
MAC

NW30 · Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
Ulta Beauty

Medium Cool · Velvet Matte Longwear Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
UOMA Beauty

T3W Fair Lady · Say What?! Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Laura Mercier

Bisque · Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
PÜR

Golden Medium · 4-In-1 Foundation Stick

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Kevyn Aucoin

05 Light EF · Foundation Balm

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Revlon

320 True Beige · ColorStay Full Cover Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Urban Decay

10WY · Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
beautyblender

3.25 Neutral · Bounce Liquid Whip Long Wear Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Cover FX

40 G+ · Natural Finish Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive
NARS

Punjab · Soft Matte Complete Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Bobbi Brown

3.5 Warm Beige · Skin Weightless Powder Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Kosas

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

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Benefit Cosmetics

Shade 4 · Hello Happy Air Stick Foundation SPF 20

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Makeup Revolution

F5.5 · Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Fenty Beauty

4 · Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Armani Beauty

2 · Designer Lift Smoothing Firming Full Coverage Foundation with SPF 20

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

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

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Lancôme

270 Bisque W · Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24H Long Wear Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Pacifica

32WL Warm Light · Alight Clean Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Milk Makeup

Light Sand · Flex Foundation Stick

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Sephora Collection

20 N · Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Haus Labs

120 Light · Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Hourglass

Porcelain · Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Morphe

F1.120 Neutral · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Maybelline

Golden · SuperStay Full Coverage Powder Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Dermablend

30W Bisque · Smooth Liquid Camo Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
surratt beauty

4 Surreal Skin · Surreal Skin Foundation Wand

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Becca Cosmetics

1N3 Cashmere · Ultimate Coverage 24 Hour Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Huda Beauty

420G · #FauxFilter Skin Finish Buildable Coverage Foundation Stick

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Tarte

38S Medium-Tan Sand · Babassu Foundcealer Skincare Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
bareMinerals

5.5 Bamboo · COMPLEXION RESCUE Hydrating Foundation Stick with Mineral SPF 25

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
It Cosmetics

Light Medium · Bye Bye Foundation Powder

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
jane iredale

Honey Bronze · PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation Refill

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
Charlotte Tilbury

6 COOL · Airbrush Flawless Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
KVD Vegan Beauty

024 Light · True Portrait Medium Coverage Shake Foundation

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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Next to it in Sheer Glow Foundation

M2 Santa Fe (lighter)
M3 Stromboli (deeper)

Colours come from NARS's own website, checked October 2026. Test a shade on your jaw in daylight before you buy.