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Airbrush Flawless Foundation 12 Neutral dupes and alternatives Charlotte Tilbury

Tan · Neutral 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%).

Only showing matches without talc or silicones.

  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation MD2NEUTRAL

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
about-face
MD2NEUTRAL
Depth and undertone: Tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
63
Skin (Skin suitability)
80
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$17.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$34.50 less (66%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora

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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
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: MD5.25 - Medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones, and an olive tone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 85
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: MD4 - Medium-deep to deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    Marquises
    Shade match 82
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: MD5 - medium-deep to deep with warm undertones, and a red tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    29N
    Shade match 93
    $24SephoraSephora$28 less (54%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 97
    $48Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4 less (8%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep to Deep - Neutral with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Caracas
    Shade match 87
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: MD3.3 - Medium-deep to deep with warm undertones, and a red tone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Perth
    Shade match 86
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: M5.25 - medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones, and an olive tone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 96
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    69
    Wear & performance
    33
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: tan with golden neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation 12 Neutral (Tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    12.5 Tan-Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 12.5 Tan-Deep

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

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

    NC45

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC45

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    6 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 6 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    21W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 21W

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Salted Caramel 7.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Salted Caramel 7.3 Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  5. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4W

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

  6. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    3N59

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N59

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in MD2NEUTRAL, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 12 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12 NeutralClosest matchMD2NEUTRALScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#b9713c#be723cLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionTanMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall76
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall80
Skin type80Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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

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To about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in MD2NEUTRAL.

Same or better

  • $34.50 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy MD2NEUTRAL

Best price
$17.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$34.50 less (66%)

Your shade $52 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.