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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%).

Closest shade match: IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation Neutral Medium

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
IT Cosmetics
Neutral Medium
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
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: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Lanai

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
NARS
Lanai
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
73out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
49
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
$17 less (24%)

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. Shade match 90
    $53SephoraSephora$19 less (26%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    30
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Peachy Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Clinique

    Superpowder Double Face Makeup Foundation

    Matte Honey
    Shade match 91
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$32 less (44%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims long-wearingNo fragrance listed

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    16
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    N6
    Shade match 90
    $39SephoraSephora$33 less (46%)

    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
    90
    Finish & visual result
    20
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: true beige with neutral undertone for light to medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 91
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$64 less (89%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourNo fragrance listed

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    16
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    Light Beige
    Shade match 89
    $9.29WalmartWalmart$62.71 less (87%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectClaims 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    20
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Wet n Wild

    PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation

    Soft Beige
    Shade match 91
    $5.24$7.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$66.76 less (93%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    24
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match

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

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Neutral Medium, against Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Tint in MEDIUM PLUS. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM PLUSClosest shade matchNeutral MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour98#e5b494#e6b492Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared39
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural 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 overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome 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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 71/100Shade 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 IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Neutral Medium.

Same or better

  • $33 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Adds SPF 50

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Full rather than light coverage
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, low siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (limonene)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 50
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone low vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Lanai, against Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Tint in MEDIUM PLUS. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM PLUSClosest overall alternativeLanaiScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour98#e5b494#e7b391Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared49
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull 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 · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listed16-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)
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 73/100Shade 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 NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Lanai.

Same or better

  • $17 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Claims 16-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Full rather than light coverage
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation Neutral Medium

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

Your shade $72 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Lanai

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

Your shade $72 at Ulta Beauty

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.