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Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Warm Almond (W-086) dupes and alternatives Bobbi Brown

Deep tan · Warm 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 dry skin, with a matte finish.

  • 1 match has no finish listed and is not shown.
  • 1 match has no skin type listed and is not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation WN 118 Amber

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$19 less (33%)

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

Ulta BeautyView 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 95
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    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 deep warm skin with a golden hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F13.5N
    Shade match 84
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$44 less (76%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: dark or deep skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 80
    $42SephoraSephora$16 less (28%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim transfer resistanceBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for dark neutral skin with a subtle golden hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 89
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$9 less (16%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% 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 · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: deep, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 80
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20 less (34%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: dark with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Tan To Dark Warm
    Shade match 87
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$42 less (72%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 87
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$50 less (86%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · 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 neutral warm undertone

    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 Warm Almond (W-086) (Deep tan · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    3N59

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N59

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  2. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Dark 5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Dark 5W

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    21W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 21W

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $30

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

    6W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 6W

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

  5. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    500 Suede W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 500 Suede W

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  6. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 4

    • Slight colour difference
    • Tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in WN 118 Amber, against Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Warm Almond (W-086). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeWarm Almond (W-086)Closest matchWN 118 AmberScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#aa692d#a6692cLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in WN 118 Amber.

Same or better

  • $19 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for normal skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. 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 denat.)
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy WN 118 Amber

Match price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$19 less (33%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

30 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.