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Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Ivory (N-020) dupes and alternatives Bobbi Brown

Light · Neutral 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 made for oily skin, with a natural finish.

  • 1 match has no finish listed and is not shown.
  • 3 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 15 Fair

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

Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$22SephoraSephora
$36 less (62%)

Your shade $58 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 2

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

Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
89
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $11 more

Your shade $58 at Sephora

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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 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    3.5
    Shade match 88
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    430 Ivory Buff
    Shade match 89
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim transfer resistanceClaims colour stability

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    450 Rose Beige
    Shade match 87
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim transfer resistanceClaims colour stability

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

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

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. Shade match 86
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $12 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    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 Ivory (N-020) (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1.5 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  2. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    1.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 1.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Honey 1.7 Beige

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Honey 1.7 Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

  4. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW13

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW13

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    14.5 Light Buff

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 14.5 Light Buff

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  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

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

Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 15 Fair, against Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Ivory (N-020). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNeutral Ivory (N-020)Closest shade match15 FairScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#e1bc9a#e7bc97Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared55
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural 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 compared51
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)
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 79/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 15 Fair.

Same or better

  • $36 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural 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
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade 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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 2, against Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Ivory (N-020). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNeutral Ivory (N-020)Closest overall alternative2Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour92#e1bc9a#e9be97Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom 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 overall · 4 of 5 compared89
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 2.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for combination skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (linalool)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapOil-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 15 Fair

Best price
$22SephoraSephora
$36 less (62%)

Your shade $58 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 2

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $11 more

Your shade $58 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.