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Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Cool Ivory (C-026) dupes and alternatives Bobbi Brown

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%).

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Closest shade match: Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 2C

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
Bobbi Brown
Cool Ivory (C-026)Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Kylie Cosmetics
2C
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
100
Undertone
85
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20 less (34%)

Your shade $58 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation 320 Versatile Amande III (N)

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Bobbi Brown
Cool Ivory (C-026)Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Lancôme
320 Versatile Amande III (N)
Depth and undertone: Light
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5 less (9%)

Your shade $58 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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.

  1. #3 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    310 Versatile Bisque II (C)
    Shade match 88
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (9%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    20 Ivory
    Shade match 90
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    315 Versatile Wheat II (W)
    Shade match 87
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5 less (9%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    2N
    Shade match 86
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20 less (34%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Clinique

    Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Foundation

    18 Stay Cream
    Shade match 88
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$17 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Powder Foundation

    Cairo - Light 3
    Shade match 75
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$38 less (66%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

Closest concealers

  1. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 40 Cream Chamois

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 40 Cream Chamois

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1R02

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1R02

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Light 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Light 4

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Meringue 2.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Meringue 2.1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW11

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW11

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Sand 1.45

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Sand 1.45

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 2C, 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 match2CScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour93#e8c6a2#e9c5a5Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85CoolNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall70
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, combination, oilyDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 92/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 2C.

Same or better

  • $20 less
  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (linalool)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapOil-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

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)Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour94#e8c6a2#e8c29aVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97FairLightCloseDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70CoolUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared86
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation in 320 Versatile Amande III (N).

Same or better

  • $5 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 1%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (linalool)Listed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapOil-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 2C

Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20 less (34%)

Your shade $58 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation 320 Versatile Amande III (N)

Match price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5 less (9%)

Your shade $58 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.