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

Fair

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.

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

Closest shade match: Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation Nude Beige 125

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

Your shade
Chanel
MEDIUM LIGHTChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Maybelline
Nude Beige 125
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$60.01 less (83%)

Your shade $72 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $8.98 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Light 5

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

Your shade
Chanel
MEDIUM LIGHTChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Pat McGrath Labs
Light 5
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
74
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
$3 less (4%)

Your shade $72 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. #3 · Estée Lauder

    Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45

    2N1 Desert Beige
    Shade match 91
    $55SephoraSephora$17 less (24%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishAdds SPF 45

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

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

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    8W Limitless
    Shade match 89
    $47SephoraSephora$25 less (35%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light warm-peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    9C Supreme
    Shade match 88
    $47SephoraSephora$25 less (35%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive 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): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light-medium cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Creamy Beige 122
    Shade match 91
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$60.01 less (83%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims 12-hour wearBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    34
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    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 MEDIUM LIGHT (Fair) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3C Cool

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3C Cool

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $42

  2. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    240

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 240

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $30

  3. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    115

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 115

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    22N light neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 22N light neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $32

  5. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Light Ivory

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Light Ivory

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $8

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

    2W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 2W

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $38

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

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in Nude Beige 125, against Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Tint in MEDIUM LIGHT. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM LIGHTClosest shade matchNude Beige 125Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour98#eec5a9#f0c5a7Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutral · neutral goldenSome differencecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared34
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage60LightMediumSome differenceMedium 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 overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Not listed12-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
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, sensitiveNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 70/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Matte + Poreless Foundation in Nude Beige 125.

Same or better

  • $60.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light 5, against Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Tint in MEDIUM LIGHT. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM LIGHTClosest overall alternativeLight 5Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour95#eec5a9#eec5a5Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared74
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage60LightMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than light
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, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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 Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light 5.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same radiant finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, low siliconehigh silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone low vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation Nude Beige 125

Match price
$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$60.01 less (83%)

Your shade $72 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $8.98 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Light 5

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
$3 less (4%)

Your shade $72 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.