Airbrush Flawless Foundation 16 Neutral dupes and alternatives Charlotte Tilbury
4.3 (2,828)·Rich deep · 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%).
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.
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
86
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: deepest with neutral undertones
$18.49Ulta Beauty(product price)$33.51 less (64%)4.3 (1,381)
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
85
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: deep with golden neutral undertone
$42Ulta Beauty(product price)$10 less (19%)3.4 (2,267)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: deep skin with very warm, golden or olive undertones
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$38 less (73%)3.5 (10)
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
75
Finish & visual result
88
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral 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
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$38 less (73%)3.5 (10)
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
72
Finish & visual result
88
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
100
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
$25Ulta Beauty(product price)$27 less (52%)4.2 (812)
Matches: Same medium coverage· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
80
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral 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
$45Ulta Beauty(product price)$7 less (13%)4.3 (1,324)
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Both claim transfer resistance· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly lighter· Natural rather than matte finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: level-one dark with a neutral undertone
The closest shade to Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation 16 Neutral (Rich deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in D20N, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 16 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade16 NeutralClosest shade matchD20NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#592f0b#5a2f0cLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Overall match 84/100Shade 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.
Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 47 Deep Neutral, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 16 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade16 NeutralClosest overall alternative47 Deep NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%83#592f0b#55280bClose colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Overall match 89/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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.
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.
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