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

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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 oily skin, with medium coverage, without talc.

  • 2 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.
  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation Pure Beige 235

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

Your shade
Chanel
MEDIUM PLUSChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Maybelline
Pure Beige 235
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
99
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 $7.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 3N1 Ivory Beige

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

Your shade
Chanel
MEDIUM PLUSChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Estée Lauder
3N1 Ivory Beige
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
$17 less (24%)

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. Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephora$33 less (46%)

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

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNot marketed for combination/normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination/normal skin

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan complexion with warm golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Light Cool
    Shade match 89
    $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
    89
    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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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    CN 40 Cream Chamois
    Shade match 90
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33 less (46%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C3 Cool Light Medium
    Shade match 90
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$58.01 less (81%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishNo fragrance listed

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C2.5 Cool Light Medium
    Shade match 89
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$58.01 less (81%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishNo fragrance listed

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick

    03 Beige Diaphane C
    Shade match 89
    $46SephoraSephora$26 less (36%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral/peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C4 Cool Light Medium
    Shade match 88
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$58.01 less (81%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishNo fragrance listed

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

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

Closest concealers

  1. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    25.5 Medium Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.5 Medium Bronze

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

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

    Beige

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $12

  3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Ginger

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Ginger

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

    $36

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Medium 3N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Medium 3N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

  5. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    290N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 290N

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

    $24

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

    3.5C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3.5C

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool 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 Pure Beige 235, against Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Tint in MEDIUM PLUS. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM PLUSClosest shade matchPure Beige 235Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour99#e5b494#e5b595Looks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot 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 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 Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in Pure Beige 235.

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

Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 3N1 Ivory Beige, against Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Tint in MEDIUM PLUS. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM PLUSClosest overall alternative3N1 Ivory BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour98#e5b494#e2b191Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared40
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)
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, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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 Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 3N1 Ivory Beige.

Same or better

  • $17 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Adds SPF 45

Different

  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, low siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 45
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone low vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation Pure Beige 235

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

Your shade $72 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $7.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 3N1 Ivory Beige

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
$17 less (24%)

Your shade $72 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.