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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%).

Only showing matches mineral-based.

  • 1 match has no mineral claim listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Lovina ST19

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

Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
97
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
$10 less (17%)

Your shade $58 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation 60H mahogany honey

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

Overall match
77out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
74
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$18 less (31%)

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 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Deepest 3C
    Shade match 85
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$34 less (59%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Deepest with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Deepest 2N
    Shade match 85
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$34 less (59%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Deepest with neutral 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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

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

ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 in Lovina ST19, 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 shade matchLovina ST19Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour95#58382d#53362cLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepRich deepCloseDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared35
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage60MediumLightSome differenceLight 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 overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall28
Skin type28Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 67/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 in Lovina ST19.

Same or better

  • $10 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • No fragrance listed
  • SPF 40 instead of SPF 15

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • 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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (linalool)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15SPF 40
OverlapBoth oil-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation in 60H mahogany honey, 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 overall alternative60H mahogany honeyScore
Shade match55% of overall74
Colour80#58382d#623828Close colourColour difference 3.7 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone45Neutral · neutral pinkWarm · peachDifferentfrom 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 compared61
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 74/100Medium 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 Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation in 60H mahogany honey.

Same or better

  • $18 less
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Lovina ST19

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
$10 less (17%)

Your shade $58 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation 60H mahogany honey

Match price
$40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$18 less (31%)

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.