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 matte finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
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 cool undertone· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: very deep complexion with cool red 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· Same matte finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for extra deep neutral skin with a peach hue
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 match works
e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 61 Rich Cool, 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 match61 Rich CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%96#5b3223#5a3424Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Overall match 90/100Shade 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.
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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