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Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 3.5N dupes and alternatives Anastasia Beverly Hills

Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

Closest shade match: Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B40

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
Anastasia Beverly Hills
3.5NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Chanel
B40
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$72Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $23 more

Your shade $49 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation Tan Neutral

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Anastasia Beverly Hills
3.5NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Tan Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
94
Wear (Wear & performance)
59
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33 less (67%)

Your shade $49 at Ulta Beauty

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #3 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation

    Medium to Tan Neutral
    Shade match 90
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    7.5
    Shade match 94
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    CN 70 Vanilla
    Shade match 90
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    15N Incredible
    Shade match 94
    $47Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light-medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · ColourPop

    Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation

    Medium Dark 130N
    Shade match 93
    $3$4Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$46 less (94%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · ColourPop

    Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation

    Medium Dark 125N
    Shade match 92
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$37 less (76%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    8
    Shade match 91
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 90
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$9.50 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    56

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light neutral skin with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    5.5
    Shade match 88
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation

    Tan Cool
    Shade match 77
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Doll 10

    Doll Skin Genius Serum Skin Tint

    Light/Medium
    Shade match 90
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Light to light-medium with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 80
    $48SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for light medium skintones with cool rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 3.5N (Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Natural

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Natural

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

  2. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    14 Light Peach

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 14 Light Peach

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  4. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    33.5 Tan Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 33.5 Tan Natural

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Medium

    $12

  6. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.75

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest shade match works

Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in B40, against Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 3.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3.5NClosest shade matchB40Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#c59b7f#c39879Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 97/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in B40.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Tan Neutral, against Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 3.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3.5NClosest overall alternativeTan NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour93#c59b7f#c09778Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall94
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared59
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 91/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Tan Neutral.

Same or better

  • $33 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B40

Best price
$72Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $23 more

Your shade $49 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation Tan Neutral

Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33 less (67%)

Your shade $49 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

30 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.