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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 matchClosest overall alternative: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair 17 Neutral

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
72
Wear (Wear & performance)
75
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$13 less (22%)

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. 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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  2. #3 · 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. #6 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    9 Light Neutral
    Shade match 92
    $38SephoraSephora$20 less (34%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: neutral peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. 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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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 match works

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Fair 17 Neutral, 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 matchFair 17 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#eec29e#edc2a0Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared72
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared75
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 88/100Shade match 99/100High 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 bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Fair 17 Neutral.

Same or better

  • $13 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • SPF 20 instead of SPF 15

Different

  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (linalool)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFSPF 15SPF 20
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy Fair 17 Neutral

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$13 less (22%)

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.