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LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Tint LIGHT DEEP dupes and alternatives Chanel

Light medium

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: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation N6.5

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

Your shade
Chanel
LIGHT DEEPChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
N6.5
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$33 less (46%)

Your shade $72 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation 225 Medium Buff

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

Your shade
Chanel
LIGHT DEEPChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Maybelline
225 Medium Buff
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
40
Best price
$9.12WalmartWalmart
$62.88 less (87%)

Your shade $72 at Ulta Beauty

WalmartView at Walmart

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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 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation

    210 Sandy Beige
    Shade match 88
    $9.12WalmartWalmart$62.88 less (87%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishSame light coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

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

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation

    Medium Light
    Shade match 89
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$54.01 less (75%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishSame light coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: 4 light medium

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 90
    $38SephoraSephora$34 less (47%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishSame light coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: for light to light-medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 87
    $30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$42 less (58%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Light-medium rather than light coverageNot marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light-medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light-medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Light Medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 89
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$56.01 less (78%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 89
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$56.01 less (78%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 88
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$56.01 less (78%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

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

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 89
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$16 less (22%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Medium Cool
    Shade match 90
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$56 less (78%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 87
    $48SephoraSephora$24 less (33%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishSame light coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair-medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 91
    $60SephoraSephora$12 less (17%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light, warm peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 88
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$54.01 less (75%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 89
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (32%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame light coverageClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 88
    $60SephoraSephora$12 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light, neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Light 1C
    Shade match 91
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$48 less (67%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: Light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Latte 300N
    Shade match 91
    $37SephoraSephora$35 less (49%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than light coverageNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Light-Medium skin with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. Shade match 90
    $52SephoraSephora$20 less (28%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. Shade match 90
    $52SephoraSephora$20 less (28%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair light peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · L.A. Girl

    Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation

    Porcelain
    Shade match 88
    $10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$62 less (86%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  20. Shade match 89
    $52SephoraSephora$20 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. Shade match 89
    $52SephoraSephora$20 less (28%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light-medium

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. Shade match 88
    $50SephoraSephora$22 less (31%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Light-medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. Shade match 91
    $52SephoraSephora$20 less (28%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for combination/oily skin

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Fair 40 W
    Shade match 90
    $49SephoraSephora$23 less (32%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. Shade match 90
    $54SephoraSephora$18 less (25%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. Shade match 89
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$19 less (26%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims 24-hour wearClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light - medium with neutral peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. Shade match 88
    $12.98WalmartWalmart$59.02 less (82%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #30 · L.A. Girl

    Sheer Skin Tinted Foundation

    Medium Beige
    Shade match 88
    $10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$62 less (86%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame light coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  29. #31 · L'Oréal Paris

    Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation

    Honey Rose
    Shade match 89
    $21.39CVSCVS$50.61 less (70%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  30. #32 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    180 Medium Cool
    Shade match 91
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$53.01 less (74%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims 48-hour wear

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  31. Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephora$33 less (46%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims long-wearingAdds SPF 50

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishFull rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    39
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: golden beige shade with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  32. #34 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    29N Light-Medium Neutral
    Shade match 92
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$30 less (42%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than light coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    20
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with a balance of warm & cool 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 Tint LIGHT DEEP (Light medium) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Drift 3.8

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Drift 3.8

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

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

    Tan

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $12

  4. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2N1

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $34

  5. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Warm Nude

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Warm Nude

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW20

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW20

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

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 N6.5, against Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Tint in LIGHT DEEP. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLIGHT DEEPClosest shade matchN6.5Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour99#e4aa84#e3a983Looks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone70UnknownNeutral · neutral goldenSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared16
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage20LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light
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 overall49
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
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 64/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in N6.5.

Same or better

  • $33 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Full rather than light coverage
  • Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, low siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone low vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation in 225 Medium Buff, against Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Tint in LIGHT DEEP. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLIGHT DEEPClosest overall alternative225 Medium BuffScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour94#e4aa84#e3ad8cVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome differencecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage100LightLightSameSame light 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 overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveDry, normalBoth marketed for dry/​normal skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation in 225 Medium Buff.

Same or better

  • $62.88 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same radiant finish
  • Same light coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 18

Different

  • Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, low siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 18
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone low vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation N6.5

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$33 less (46%)

Your shade $72 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation 225 Medium Buff

Best price
$9.12WalmartWalmart
$62.88 less (87%)

Your shade $72 at Ulta Beauty

WalmartView at Walmart

How these matches are scored

34 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.