Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Cool Espresso (C-116) dupes and alternatives Bobbi Brown
4.7 (3,322)·Rich deep · Cool 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 medium coverage· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same medium coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: D.75 - very rich deep with neutral undertones and a red tone
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)· 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
90
Finish & visual result
74
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
0
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 · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: very deep, neutral rosy undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
75
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
Retailer shade note: very deep skin with warm, peach undertones
$40Ulta Beauty(product price)$18 less (31%)3.9 (148)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
75
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
Retailer shade note: very deep skin with warm, peach undertones
The closest shade to Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Cool Espresso (C-116) (Rich deep · Cool 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
ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 40C Wenge, against Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Cool Espresso (C-116). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCool Espresso (C-116)Closest shade match40C WengeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%87#5b3223#54311fVery close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 overall · 4 of 5 compared61
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%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 92/100Medium 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.
NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in PORT LOUIS, against Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Cool Espresso (C-116). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCool Espresso (C-116)Closest overall alternativePORT LOUISHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%98#5b3223#5e3323Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall · 4 of 5 compared75
Longevity30%70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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 overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 90/100High 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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