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Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112) dupes and alternatives Bobbi Brown

Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink 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 matchClosest overall alternative: Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 61N Espresso Neutral

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Bobbi Brown
Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112)Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Tarte
61N Espresso Neutral
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
95
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$16 less (28%)

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

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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. #2 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Anguilla
    Shade match 87
    $55SephoraSephora$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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: D7 - very deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    ANGUILLA
    Shade match 76
    $55SephoraSephora$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: D7 - Very deep with neutral undertones and an olive tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #4 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Port Louis
    Shade match 84
    $55SephoraSephora$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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: D.75 - very rich deep with neutral undertones and a red tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    60H mahogany honey
    Shade match 74
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (31%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112) (Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink 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

    4N78

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4N78

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Deep

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    61N espresso neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 61N espresso neutral

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    175

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 175

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Sable

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Sable

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    17.75 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 17.75 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Why the closest match works

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 61N Espresso Neutral, against Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNeutral Cool Espresso (NC-112)Closest match61N Espresso NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour94#58382d#5d3d32Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth95Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 3.1
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared61
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
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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

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To Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 61N Espresso Neutral.

Same or better

  • $16 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (linalool)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy 61N Espresso Neutral

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$16 less (28%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

32 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.