Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Walnut (W-098) dupes and alternatives Bobbi Brown
4.7 (3,322)·Deep · Neutral · neutral golden 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%).
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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral undertones
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$23 less (40%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: deep with neutral golden undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same matte finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
93
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: dark or deep skin tones with a warm red undertone
$50Ulta Beauty(product price)$8 less (14%)4.8 (79)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: dark shade, neutral undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · 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 · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same medium coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · 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 · No SPF
$42Ulta Beauty(product price)$16 less (28%)4.4 (38)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$44 less (76%)4.1 (33)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Light rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Light rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
35
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF
The closest shade to Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Walnut (W-098) (Deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC55, against Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Walnut (W-098). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeWalnut (W-098)Closest shade matchNC55How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#904e2c#8a502fVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared82
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall82
Longevity30%70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall67
Skin type100%67Normal, combination, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 96/100High 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.
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 6N Café Americano, against Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Walnut (W-098). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeWalnut (W-098)Closest overall alternative6N Café AmericanoHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%92#904e2c#8f532fVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 90/100Shade match 91/100High 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.
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.
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