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Airbrush Flawless Foundation 16 Cool dupes and alternatives Charlotte Tilbury

Very deep · Cool 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 Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20 59N Rich Neutral

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

The match
Tarte
59N Rich Neutral
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$10 less (19%)

Your shade $52 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 CN 127 Truffle

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

The match
Clinique
CN 127 Truffle
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
74
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$3 less (6%)

Your shade $52 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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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 92
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 89
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    69
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: deeper with cool red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 91
    $49SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deepest with rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 82
    $46SephoraSephora$6 less (12%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral/deep red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Deep Neutral
    Shade match 78
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36 less (69%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint

    410 Cool
    Shade match 95
    $16.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$35.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    63
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 89
    $49SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    40

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep with rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F18NW
    Shade match 79
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$38 less (73%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: dark or deep skin tones with an olive undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    137D
    Shade match 91
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (44%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural matte rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural matte 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 · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Deep with Cool Red Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Deep 290 C
    Shade match 88
    $49SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    D4NEUTRAL
    Shade match 83
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27 less (52%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 86
    $46SephoraSephora$6 less (12%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool 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): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool 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: deep to rich - neutral, slightly warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    136D
    Shade match 88
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (44%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural matte rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural matte 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 · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Deep with Neutral Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 83
    $49SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deepest with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NN 10
    Shade match 86
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$0.50 less (1%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: Neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Deep 300 N
    Shade match 85
    $49SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F16NW
    Shade match 74
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$38 less (73%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: dark or deep skin tones with a warm red undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation 16 Cool (Very deep · Cool 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

    16 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 16 Deep

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    8C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 8C

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $38

  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    26N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 26N

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    175

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 175

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $12.99

  4. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    17.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 17.5 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $36

  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    435 Coffee

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 435 Coffee

    • Close colour
    • Very deep

    $15.99

  6. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Cocoa

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Cocoa

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

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 Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20 in 59N Rich Neutral, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 16 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16 CoolClosest shade match59N Rich NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#613216#67351bVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth96Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall48
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall48
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20 in 59N Rich Neutral.

Same or better

  • $10 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in CN 127 Truffle, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 16 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16 CoolClosest overall alternativeCN 127 TruffleScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour95#613216#5b3016Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepRich deepCloseDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85CoolNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared74
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 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 stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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 83/100Shade 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 Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in CN 127 Truffle.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim colour stability
  • No drying alcohol listed
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20 59N Rich Neutral

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$10 less (19%)

Your shade $52 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 CN 127 Truffle

Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$3 less (6%)

Your shade $52 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

32 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.