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Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 8.5N dupes and alternatives Anastasia Beverly Hills

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%).

Closest shade match: Refy Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint 280N

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

Your shade
Anastasia Beverly Hills
8.5NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Refy
280N
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$9 less (18%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 61N espresso 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
8.5NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Tarte
61N espresso neutral
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
$7 less (14%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora

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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 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    61H Espresso
    Shade match 85
    $42SephoraSephora$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    62W espresso warm
    Shade match 85
    $42SephoraSephora$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with very warm, rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 90
    $47SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: ultra deep with warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 92
    $40SephoraSephora$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    63H Espresso Honey
    Shade match 80
    $42SephoraSephora$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 92
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo skin-like finish claimedNo 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

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 87
    $40SephoraSephora$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 90
    $44SephoraSephora$5 less (10%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth 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
    79
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    30 W
    Shade match 83
    $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
    83
    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: dark deep with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Grenada SF15
    Shade match 92
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    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
    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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation

    10W
    Shade match 81
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (29%)

    Matches: Both claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

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

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

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Range Beauty

    True Intentions Skin-Soothing Hydrating Foundation

    Midnight Sun
    Shade match 96
    $16.50$33SephoraSephora$32.50 less (66%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo 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

    Retailer shade note: very 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 8.5N (Rich deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    6N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 6N1

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    30NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 30NC

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $30

  3. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    17.75 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 17.75 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    61N espresso neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 61N espresso neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $32

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

    9N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 9N

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

  6. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    17 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 17 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

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 match280NScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#4c2b22#4b281eLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall52
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage20FullLightDifferentLight coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Refy Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint in 280N.

Same or better

  • $9 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Light rather than full coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 61N espresso neutral, 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 alternative61N espresso neutralScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour93#4c2b22#4f291eVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionDeepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65NeutralCoolSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 4 of 5 compared86
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 61N espresso neutral.

Same or better

  • $7 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Refy Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint 280N

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$9 less (18%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 61N espresso neutral

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
$7 less (14%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.