Airbrush Flawless Foundation 17 Cool dupes and alternatives Charlotte Tilbury
4.3 (2,828)·Rich 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%).
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: Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim transfer resistance· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
78
Skin suitability
40
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: for very deep skin with bronze neutral undertones
Matches: Same medium coverage· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
76
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
40
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · 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
$45Ulta Beauty(product price)$7 less (13%)4.3 (1,324)
Matches: Both claim transfer resistance· Claims not settling into lines· Both claim colour stability
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · 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-two dark with a neutral undertone
Matches: Same medium coverage· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
76
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% 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 · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: for very deep skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Same medium coverage· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
76
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · 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 · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: for deeper skin with golden neutral undertones
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: deep with cool, subtle rosy undertones
The closest shade to Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation 17 Cool (Rich deep · Cool 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 match works
Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 478C Basalt, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 17 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade17 CoolClosest match478C BasaltHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%77#4e2500#4e2813Close colourColour difference 4.0 (0 is identical)
Overall match 78/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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.
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.
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