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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%).

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Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form, without talc or silicones.

  • 9 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation 18 Golden Neutral

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

Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $52 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 29N

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

The match
Sephora Collection
29N
Depth and undertone: Tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
64
Wear (Wear & performance)
78
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$28 less (54%)

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. #3 · 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

    View match
  2. #4 · 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

    View match

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 shade match works

Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 18 Golden Neutral, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 12 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12 NeutralClosest shade match18 Golden NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#b9713c#b77545Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionTanTanBoth described as tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall69
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared33
Longevity2024-hour wear8-hour wearDifferent8-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
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
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, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 78/100Shade 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 Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 18 Golden Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 29N, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 12 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12 NeutralClosest overall alternative29NScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour90#b9713c#b07042Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionTanTanBoth described as tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared78
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 29N.

Same or better

  • $28 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation 18 Golden Neutral

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $52 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 29N

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$28 less (54%)

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.