Maybelline to Lakme Foundation Shade Guide
Find your Lakme 9to5 shade if you know your Maybelline Fit Me shade.
Complete Shade Conversion Table
| Maybelline Shade | Depth | Undertone | Lakme Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Porcelain | 1/12 | cool | Rose Ivory | close |
| 115 Ivory | 2/12 | warm | Ivory Cream | approximate |
| 120 Classic Ivory | 2/12 | cool | Rose Ivory | exact |
| 125 Nude Beige | 3/12 | neutral | Beige Vanilla | exact |
| 128 Warm Nude | 3/12 | warm | Ivory Fair | exact |
| 130 Buff Beige | 4/12 | neutral | Honey Dew | approximate |
| 220 Natural Beige | 5/12 | warm | Natural Light | approximate |
| 222 True Beige | 5/12 | neutral | Natural Light | exact |
| 228 Soft Tan | 6/12 | warm | Warm Sand | exact |
| 230 Natural Buff | 6/12 | neutral | Sand | exact |
| 232 Light Honey | 7/12 | warm | Natural Almond | exact |
| 235 Pure Beige | 7/12 | cool | Natural Almond | approximate |
| 238 Rich Tan | 7/12 | warm | Natural Almond | exact |
| 310 Sun Beige | 8/12 | warm | Honey | exact |
| 320 Natural Tan | 8/12 | neutral | Caramel | exact |
| 330 Toffee | 9/12 | warm | Bronze | exact |
| 332 Golden Caramel | 10/12 | warm | Walnut | exact |
| 335 Classic Tan | 10/12 | neutral | Walnut | approximate |
| 338 Spicy Brown | 11/12 | warm | Cocoa | exact |
| 340 Cappuccino | 12/12 | warm | Cocoa | close |
How We Match Shades
Our shade matching system works by comparing two key properties of each foundation shade:
Shade Depth
Each shade is mapped to a universal depth scale from 1 (very fair) to 12 (very deep). Shades with the same depth number are the closest match.
Undertone
We match warm, cool, neutral, and olive undertones. An exact undertone match plus same depth gives the highest confidence rating.
Confidence Ratings
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Use our full Foundation Shade Matcher to compare across all 13+ brands, or take the Skin Tone Finder quiz first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakme a good alternative to Maybelline?
Lakme (9to5 Primer + Matte Foundation) offers comparable shade coverage to Maybelline (Fit Me Matte + Poreless). Both brands provide shades across a wide range of depths and undertones. The best match depends on your specific shade — check the table above for your conversion.
Why doesn't my Maybelline shade have an exact match in Lakme?
Not all brands use the same depth/undertone combinations. If your shade shows "close" or "approximate", it means Lakme doesn't have a shade with the exact same depth + undertone, but the suggested match is the nearest available option.
Should I go lighter or darker if the match is approximate?
If the match is approximate, we recommend testing the suggested shade in natural daylight. If it looks slightly off, try one shade lighter for a more natural look or one shade darker for more coverage. Many stores in India (like Nykaa, Sephora) offer testers.
How accurate is this shade matching?
Our matching system uses a universal depth (1-12) and undertone (warm/cool/neutral) scale to map shades across brands. "Exact" matches are typically very accurate. "Close" matches are good starting points. Always test on your jawline in natural light for the best result.