Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 5.5N dupes and alternatives Anastasia Beverly Hills
4.4 (4,961)·Deep tan · 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%).
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.
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
84
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
$6.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$42.01 less (86%)3.8 (142)
Matches: Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same matte finish· No drying alcohol listed
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: medium tan with golden undertones
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly deeper· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · 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: medium deep with neutral undertones
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 16-hour wear
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
61
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% 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 oily skin
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 16-hour wear
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
61
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% 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 oily skin
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
52
Skin suitability
30
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect· No drying alcohol listed
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
75
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: tan to deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$33 less (67%)4.3 (699)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$33 less (67%)4.3 (699)
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect· No drying alcohol listed
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
The closest shade to Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 5.5N (Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Jung Saem Mool Essential Skin Nuder Long-Lasting Hydrating Compact Cushion Foundation in 38N Saddle Brown, against Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 5.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade5.5NClosest shade match38N Saddle BrownHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%88#93664e#9b6b4fVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall0
Skin type100%0Normal, combination, oilyDryMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 72/100Shade match 88/100High 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.
Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Deep Neutral, against Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 5.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade5.5NClosest overall alternativeDeep NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall83
Colour60%78#93664e#8b6758Close colourColour difference 3.9 (0 is identical)
Overall match 82/100Shade match 83/100High 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.
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.
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Ulta Beauty(product price)$33 less (67%)
