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Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Cool Natural (C-056) dupes and alternatives Bobbi Brown

Light medium · 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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  • 1 match has no finish listed and is not shown.
  • 20 matches have no vegan claim listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 4N1 Ginger

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
86out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
95
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$54SephoraSephora
$4 less (7%)

Your shade $58 at Sephora

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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 Natural (C-056) (Light medium · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2R28

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2R28

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $35

  2. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    470 Suede C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 470 Suede C

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $32

  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 4

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    35N medium

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 35N medium

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $32

  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    375 Latte

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 375 Latte

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $15.99

  6. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    6 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 6 Medium

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 4N1 Ginger, against Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Cool Natural (C-056). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCool Natural (C-056)Closest match4N1 GingerScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour93#e7af7e#e4a875Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth95Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 3.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 4N1 Ginger.

Same or better

  • $4 less
  • Very close colour
  • 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

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceListed (linalool)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapOil-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy 4N1 Ginger

Best price
$54SephoraSephora
$4 less (7%)

Your shade $58 at Sephora

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How these matches are scored

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.