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

Tan · Warm 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 matchClosest overall alternative: Essence Foundation Stick 202

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Anastasia Beverly Hills
4WChange shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Essence
202
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$42.01 less (86%)

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

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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 94
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$37 less (76%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    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: warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 90
    $48SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

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

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 98
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $21 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Cool Honey (NC-062)
    Shade match 81
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Medium to Dark, neutral cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 91
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm 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
    61
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% 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 · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 81
    $48SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

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

    Differences: Slightly lighterOlive rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with neutral olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 83
    $36SephoraSephora$13 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: medium / deep - neutral

    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 4W (Tan · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    35.5 Rich

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 35.5 Rich

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  2. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Deep 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Deep 1

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

  3. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Warm Honey

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Warm Honey

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  4. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    460 Suede W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 460 Suede W

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

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

    32 Medium Golden

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 32 Medium Golden

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

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

    Deep Golden

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

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

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

Why the closest match works

Essence Foundation Stick in 202, against Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 4W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4WClosest match202Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#ad7f58#af7f5aLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 compared40
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)
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 82/100Shade 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 Essence Foundation Stick in 202.

Same or better

  • $42.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy 202

Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$42.01 less (86%)

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

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.