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ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Golden Medium 14 dupes and alternatives bareMinerals

Light medium · Warm · 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%).

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Closest shade match: Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation L20W

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

Your shade
bareMinerals
Golden Medium 14Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Smashbox
L20W
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5.50 more

Your shade $39.50 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 24 Light Warm

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

Your shade
bareMinerals
Golden Medium 14Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
e.l.f. Cosmetics
24 Light Warm
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
69
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$31.50 less (80%)

Your shade $39.50 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Westman Atelier

    Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides

    Atelier M4
    Shade match 95
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $29.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    22 Light Warm
    Shade match 95
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31.50 less (80%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for sensitive skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    69

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MERIT

    The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick

    Cream
    Shade match 97
    $38SephoraSephora$1.50 less (4%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    46

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very fair (warm)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Medium 14
    Shade match 95
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    23

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light/medium skin w/ golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Kunoy SF4.5
    Shade match 98
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $16.50 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light-medium with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F8.5NW
    Shade match 95
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25.50 less (65%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a warm pink undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    5WN
    Shade match 94
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1.50 less (4%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for sensitive skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    69

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Golden Medium 14 (Light medium · Warm · golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Light/Medium 2.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Light/Medium 2.5W

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

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Closest concealers

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

    3W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3W

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 3

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Granola 4.5 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Granola 4.5 Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    4

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 4

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2Y20

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2Y20

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    250W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 250W

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in L20W, against bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Golden Medium 14. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeGolden Medium 14Closest shade matchL20WScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#e2b381#e1b181Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall52
Longevity40Not listed16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall92
Skin type92Normal, dry, combination, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination/​sensitive skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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 Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in L20W.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims 16-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Baseno siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 24 Light Warm, against bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Golden Medium 14. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeGolden Medium 14Closest overall alternative24 Light WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#e2b381#e2b586Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 compared72
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 overall69
Skin type69Normal, dry, combination, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 91/100Shade 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 e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 24 Light Warm.

Same or better

  • $31.50 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for sensitive skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Baseno siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation L20W

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5.50 more

Your shade $39.50 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 24 Light Warm

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$31.50 less (80%)

Your shade $39.50 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.