Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 8.5N dupes and alternatives Anastasia Beverly Hills
4.4 (4,961)·Rich deep · 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%).
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: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
77
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Natural matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: deep shade with neutral-to-warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Slightly lighter· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Slightly lighter· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · 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
Retailer shade note: Extra deep with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
28
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Retailer shade note: extra deep with neutral cool undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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: dark or deep skin tones with a neutral cool undertone
$24Ulta Beauty(product price)$25 less (51%)4.3 (49)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · 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
Retailer shade note: Extra deep with cool undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
100
Very 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: very deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
$24Ulta Beauty(product price)$25 less (51%)4.3 (49)
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same full coverage· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer 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: very deep skin with warm, peach undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
36
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
28
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/combination skin
The closest shade to Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 8.5N (Rich deep · Neutral 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
Refy Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint in 280N, against Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 8.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade8.5NClosest shade match280NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#4c2b22#4b281eLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%20FullLightDifferentLight coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
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 overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/combination 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.
PÜR 4-in-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer in DPN2 Chestnut, against Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 8.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade8.5NClosest overall alternativeDPN2 ChestnutHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%91#4c2b22#533229Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Overall match 88/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
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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