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N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation BD51 dupes and alternatives Chanel

Light · Warm 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: Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation 22S Light Sand

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

Your shade
Chanel
BD51Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Tarte
22S Light Sand
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$39 less (48%)

Your shade $81 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 2W1 Macadamia

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

Your shade
Chanel
BD51Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Laura Mercier
2W1 Macadamia
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
62
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$54SephoraSephora
$27 less (33%)

Your shade $81 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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

    3.5
    Shade match 96
    $60SephoraSephora$21 less (26%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F6.5N
    Shade match 93
    $15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$66 less (81%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: Light skin tone, neutral peach undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F8.2N
    Shade match 93
    $15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$66 less (81%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: Medium skin tone, neutral peach undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Molokai. SF2.5
    Shade match 98
    $56SephoraSephora$25 less (31%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39 less (48%)

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Revolution Beauty

    Superdewy Cushion Foundation

    Fair Neutral Warm
    Shade match 92
    $9.80$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$71.20 less (88%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39 less (48%)

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · CoverGirl

    Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation

    Light/Medium 550
    Shade match 89
    $8.74$12.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$72.26 less (89%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Light rather than full coverageNot marketed for sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage · Not marketed for sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    17 Light
    Shade match 98
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39 less (48%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    48
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Light Neutral Warm 130
    Shade match 97
    $45SephoraSephora$36 less (44%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Light with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    18 Light
    Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39 less (48%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    48
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    16 Light
    Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39 less (48%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    48
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation BD51 (Light · Warm undertone) 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

    14.0 Light Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 14.0 Light Tan

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $30

  2. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    35H medium honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 35H medium honey

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Cotton 2

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Cotton 2

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1W Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1W Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · yellow undertone

    $42

  5. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    220 Buff C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 220 Buff C

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $32

  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 05 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 05 W

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

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

Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in 22S Light Sand, against Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in BD51. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBD51Closest shade match22S Light SandScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#e5bd99#e4bc99Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared50
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full 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 listed16-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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in 22S Light Sand.

Same or better

  • $39 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 16-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 2W1 Macadamia, against Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in BD51. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBD51Closest overall alternative2W1 MacadamiaScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#e5bd99#ebbd96Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 4 of 5 compared40
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
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
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 2W1 Macadamia.

Same or better

  • $27 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeno silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone none vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation 22S Light Sand

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$39 less (48%)

Your shade $81 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 2W1 Macadamia

Best price
$54SephoraSephora
$27 less (33%)

Your shade $81 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

31 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.