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 cool undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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: Extra deep with cool 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
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Deep Mocha, 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 matchDeep MochaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#5b3223#562f20Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 81/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.
PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 in Truffle DPP4, 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 alternativeTruffle DPP4How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%86#5b3223#53291cVery close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Overall match 82/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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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