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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: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 16O

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

Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$34 less (59%)

Your shade $58 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. 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

    View match
  2. Shade match 98
    $49SephoraSephora$9 less (16%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch 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
    98
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% 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 · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for fair skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    4.5 N
    Shade match 96
    $48SephoraSephora$10 less (17%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch 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
    96
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    2
    Shade match 92
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair, neutral golden

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. Shade match 96
    $46SephoraSephora$12 less (21%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral/peachy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 97
    $48SephoraSephora$10 less (17%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch 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
    97
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% 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: light beige with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    1
    Shade match 89
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair, cool peach

    High 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 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

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 16O, 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 alternative16OScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour99#eec29e#efc39eLooks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightFairCloseDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone70NeutralOliveSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 92/100High 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 Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 16O.

Same or better

  • $34 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Olive rather than neutral undertone
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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

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

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 16O

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$34 less (59%)

Your shade $58 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.