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LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch BR12 dupes and alternatives Chanel

Light medium · 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: Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation N6

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

Your shade
Chanel
BR12Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Natasha Denona
N6
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
$20 less (28%)

Your shade $72 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Medium Neutral

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

Your shade
Chanel
BR12Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Medium Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$56 less (78%)

Your shade $72 at Ulta Beauty

More matches

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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. #3 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    3
    Shade match 95
    $60SephoraSephora$12 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    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: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Light to Medium Cool
    Shade match 87
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$56 less (78%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Medium to Tan Warm
    Shade match 86
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$56 less (78%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    200 Light Medium
    Shade match 94
    $52SephoraSephora$20 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily skinContains drying alcohol

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 87
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$32.50 less (45%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium cool skin with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    1.5
    Shade match 87
    $60SephoraSephora$12 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Retailer shade note: very fair with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    2.5
    Shade match 86
    $60SephoraSephora$12 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. Shade match 95
    $38SephoraSephora$34 less (47%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: for fair to light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 88
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$17 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephora$33 less (46%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch BR12 (Light medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Natural Ivory

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Natural Ivory

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $11.99

  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.3 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.3 N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $32

  3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Macadamia

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Macadamia

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $36

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

    Light

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

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium

    $12

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Silk 2.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Silk 2.5

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

  6. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Light Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in N6, against Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in BR12. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBR12Closest shade matchN6Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#deb19b#deaf9bLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant 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 · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed18-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 80/100Shade 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 Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in N6.

Same or better

  • $20 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 18-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone moderate vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Medium Neutral, against Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in BR12. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBR12Closest overall alternativeMedium NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#deb19b#dbab95Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth96Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
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 · 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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 92/100Shade 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Medium Neutral.

Same or better

  • $56 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone moderate vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation N6

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
$20 less (28%)

Your shade $72 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Medium Neutral

Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$56 less (78%)

Your shade $72 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.