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Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 4N dupes and alternatives Anastasia Beverly Hills

Medium · Neutral 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: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 3N40 - Praline

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

Your shade
Anastasia Beverly Hills
4NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
3N40 - Praline
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $49 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation 6N

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
4NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Kylie Cosmetics
6N
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
67
Match price
$35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$14 less (29%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView 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. Shade match 90
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Deep with Red Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Medium 110 N
    Shade match 97
    $49SephoraSephoraSame price

    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
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 90
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Deep with Red Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    CN 78 Nutty
    Shade match 97
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  5. Shade match 95
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: intense dark-medium shade, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 86
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Deep with Red Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 95
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: very intense dark-medium shade, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 95
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Drunk Elephant

    Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation

    Medium 14W
    Shade match 94
    $42SephoraSephora$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Warm Neutral Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    18 W
    Shade match 87
    $48SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 91
    $48SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

    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
    91
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    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

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with neutral golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 89
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium with olive undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    4N3 Maple Sugar
    Shade match 96
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    44
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 87
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 87
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    High 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 4N (Medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.8 N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $32

  3. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $38

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    400W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 400W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

  5. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Amber

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Amber

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $31

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

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 3N40 - Praline, against Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 4N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4NClosest shade match3N40 - PralineScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#c78f6a#c38c67Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97MediumMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall51
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant 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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 3N40 - Praline.

Same or better

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

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation in 6N, against Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 4N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4NClosest overall alternative6NScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#c78f6a#c28e6dLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall67
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage40FullLightDifferentLight 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 compared100
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall67
Skin type67Normal, combination, oilyCombination, normalBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 97/100High 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 Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation in 6N.

Same or better

  • $14 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Light rather than full coverage
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 20%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 3N40 - Praline

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $49 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation 6N

Match price
$35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$14 less (29%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.