Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Beige (N-042) dupes and alternatives Bobbi Brown
4.7 (3,322)·Light · 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· Same matte finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
The closest shade to Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Beige (N-042) (Light · 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 match works
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N6, against Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Beige (N-042). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeBeige (N-042)Closest matchN6How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#e3b895#e2b492Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared74
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall70
Longevity30%70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 97/100High 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.
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.
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