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Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Golden Natural (W-058) dupes and alternatives Bobbi Brown

Light medium · Warm · golden 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%).

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC38

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
74
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$19 less (33%)

Your shade $58 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. Shade match 87
    $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
    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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  2. #3 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    5WN
    Shade match 90
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20 less (34%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceNo SPF

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    6WN
    Shade match 90
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20 less (34%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNo SPF

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

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm neutral olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    180 Linen
    Shade match 87
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · 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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  5. #6 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    27.5Y Medium
    Shade match 97
    $24SephoraSephora$34 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium, yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    5N
    Shade match 88
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20 less (34%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 89
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18.50 less (32%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for medium neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 96
    $39.50SephoraSephora$18.50 less (32%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    56

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone golden

    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 Golden Natural (W-058) (Light medium · Warm · golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Granola 4.5 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Granola 4.5 Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  2. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 3

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

  3. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    3W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3W

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $38

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Medium Tan 3.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Medium Tan 3.5W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  5. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    260N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 260N

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

  6. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Sucre D'orge

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Sucre D'orge

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach 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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC38, against Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Golden Natural (W-058). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeGolden Natural (W-058)Closest matchNC38Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#e1ae79#e4b07eLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared74
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC38.

Same or better

  • $19 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseOil-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceListed (linalool)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapOil-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy NC38

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$19 less (33%)

Your shade $58 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.