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LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B40 dupes and alternatives Chanel

Medium · 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form.

  • 8 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation 355N

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

Your shade
Chanel
B40Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Lancôme
355N
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$19 less (26%)

Your shade $72 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 70 Vanilla

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

Your shade
Chanel
B40Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Clinique
CN 70 Vanilla
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Match price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33 less (46%)

Your shade $72 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 91
    $48SephoraSephora$24 less (33%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    7.5
    Shade match 93
    $60SephoraSephora$12 less (17%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    9
    Shade match 92
    $60SephoraSephora$12 less (17%)

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

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    15N Incredible
    Shade match 93
    $47Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$25 less (35%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light-medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    8
    Shade match 90
    $60SephoraSephora$12 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. Shade match 91
    $44SephoraSephora$28 less (39%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. #9 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    22N Outstanding
    Shade match 89
    $47SephoraSephora$25 less (35%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 94
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33 less (46%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. #11 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Deep Neutral Warm 330
    Shade match 92
    $45SephoraSephora$27 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep with neutral peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B40 (Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    14 Light Peach

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 14 Light Peach

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  2. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Natural

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Natural

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4 Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4 Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $42

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    47S tan-deep sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 47S tan-deep sand

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Beech 6

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Beech 6

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium

    • Looks identical
    • Medium

    $12

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

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation in 355N, against Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in B40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeB40Closest shade match355NScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#c39879#c79674Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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 · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation in 355N.

Same or better

  • $19 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Adds SPF 27

Different

  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for dry/oily skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedSPF 27
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 70 Vanilla, against Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in B40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeB40Closest overall alternativeCN 70 VanillaScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#c39879#bf9272Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth95MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
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 · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 CN 70 Vanilla.

Same or better

  • $33 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone moderate vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation 355N

Match price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$19 less (26%)

Your shade $72 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 70 Vanilla

Match price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33 less (46%)

Your shade $72 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

33 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.