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 shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$42 less (72%)4.3 (2,230)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same cool undertone· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
34
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
90
Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Light rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
35
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
28
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Retailer shade note: Very light with neutral cool undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)· Same matte finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a neutral cool undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· No fragrance listed
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
$12.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$45.01 less (78%)4.4 (41,209)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
50
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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 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
Revolution Beauty Superdewy Cushion Foundation in Fair Cool, 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 matchFair CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#e8c6a2#e5c29cLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97FairLightCloseDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 76/100Shade 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.
bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Light 21 Neutral, 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 alternativeLight 21 NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%94#e8c6a2#eac7a7Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 82/100Shade match 88/100High 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.
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.
Ulta Beauty(product price)$42 less (72%)
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