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Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Sand (N-030) 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%).

Closest shade match: IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation Medium

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

Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$19 less (33%)

Your shade $58 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation 103L

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

Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Match price
$29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$29 less (50%)

Your shade $58 at Ulta Beauty · 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. #3 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    600 Cairo
    Shade match 92
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$34 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for light skin w/ neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 99
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (22%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for fair neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 94
    $53SephoraSephora$5 less (9%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Fair with Pinky Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    22N Light Neutral
    Shade match 90
    $42SephoraSephora$16 less (28%)

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 96
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

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

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 90
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 89
    $55SephoraSephora$3 less (5%)

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: L4.5 - Light with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 97
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (22%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    73
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: level-one light with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 99
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$50 less (86%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full 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 · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    1R02 Cool Alabaster
    Shade match 90
    $45SephoraSephora$13 less (22%)

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair skin tones with rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Clinique

    Superpowder Double Face Makeup Foundation

    Matte Beige
    Shade match 88
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$18 less (31%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    13.5Y Light
    Shade match 90
    $24SephoraSephora$34 less (59%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    33

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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: light, yellow undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Very Light Neutral
    Shade match 99
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$16 less (28%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light beige with peachy to neutral undertone for light skin

    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 Neutral Sand (N-030) (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Fair Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Fair Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

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

    2N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 2N

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $38

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

    NW13

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

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Coconut Flakes 2.7 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Coconut Flakes 2.7 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $42

  6. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Light Ivory

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Light Ivory

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $8

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

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Medium, against Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Sand (N-030). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNeutral Sand (N-030)Closest shade matchMediumScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#eec29e#efc39fLooks identicalColour difference 0.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightFairCloseDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Medium.

Same or better

  • $19 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • SPF 50 instead of SPF 15

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (linalool)Listed (limonene)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15SPF 50
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 103L, against Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Sand (N-030). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNeutral Sand (N-030)Closest overall alternative103LScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#eec29e#ecc099Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared79
Finish78MatteNatural matteCloseNatural matte finish rather than matte
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared86
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, combination, oilyDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 103L.

Same or better

  • $29 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Natural matte finish instead of matte
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (linalool)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation Medium

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

Your shade $58 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation 103L

Match price
$29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$29 less (50%)

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

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.