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ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer Medium 3N dupes and alternatives bareMinerals

Light medium · Neutral undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar concealer overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

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Closest shade match: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer 5.5 Medium

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

The match
Charlotte Tilbury
5.5 Medium
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
97
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $31 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer Cookie Dough 4.3 Neutral

The most similar concealer overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

The match
Huda Beauty
Cookie Dough 4.3 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
75out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
38
Wear (Wear & performance)
75
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Best price
$31SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $31 at Ulta Beauty

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar concealer 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 concealer on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. Shade match 84
    $32Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than luminous finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    45
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than luminous finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    8 Medium-Tan
    Shade match 93
    $36Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than luminous finishFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    38
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than luminous finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: Medium Tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 90
    $30SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than luminous finishFull rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    38
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than luminous finish · Full rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: neutral beige with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. Shade match 89
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than luminous finishFull rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    38
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than luminous finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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    Medium Beige 12

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15, shade Medium Beige 12

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39.50

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  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    N6

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, shade N6

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39

  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    N12

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation, shade N12

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $46

  3. NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Patagonia - Medium 1.2

    NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation, shade Patagonia - Medium 1.2

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $55

  4. Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral

    Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation, shade 24 Light Medium Neutral

    • Same depth, colour not measured
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation

    04 Neutral

    Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation, shade 04 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $40

  6. Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation

    B30

    Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation, shade B30

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $69

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

Why the closest shade match works

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer in 5.5 Medium, against bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer in Medium 3N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium 3NClosest shade match5.5 MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#e2b490#dfb08cLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared38
Finish0LuminousMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than luminous
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared65
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Not publishedNormal, dry, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 73/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer in 5.5 Medium.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Matte finish instead of luminous
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Baseno siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth unknown-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer in Cookie Dough 4.3 Neutral, against bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer in Medium 3N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium 3NClosest overall alternativeCookie Dough 4.3 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#e2b490#e2b58aVery close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall38
Finish0LuminousMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than luminous
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared75
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long 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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Not publishedNormal, dry, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 75/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer in Cookie Dough 4.3 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Matte finish instead of luminous
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Baseno siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer 5.5 Medium

Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $31 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer Cookie Dough 4.3 Neutral

Best price
$31SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $31 at Ulta Beauty

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.