Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Cool Ivory (C-026) dupes and alternatives Bobbi Brown
4.7 (3,322)·Fair · 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· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% 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: fair medium with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
76
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Slightly lighter· Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
75
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
The closest shade to Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Cool Ivory (C-026) (Fair · 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
Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in CN 70 Vanilla, against Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Cool Ivory (C-026). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCool Ivory (C-026)Closest shade matchCN 70 VanillaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%96#e8c6a2#e7c29dLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97FairLightCloseDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
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 overall58
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/combination skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation in 320 Versatile Amande III (N), against Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Cool Ivory (C-026). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCool Ivory (C-026)Closest overall alternative320 Versatile Amande III (N)How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%94#e8c6a2#e8c29aVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97FairLightCloseDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 88/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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.
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.
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