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Airbrush Flawless Foundation 17 Cool dupes and alternatives Charlotte Tilbury

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%).

Closest shade match: Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation 29 Rich Red

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

Shade match
89out of 100
Colour
82
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $52 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion 51N FUDGE

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

The match
TIRTIR
51N FUDGE
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
75
Finish (Finish & visual result)
94
Wear (Wear & performance)
78
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27 less (52%)

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

More matches

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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 70
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: for extra deep neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 86
    $49SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

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

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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 cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    139D
    Shade match 86
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (44%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    80

    Close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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 Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    Ebony - 390
    Shade match 74
    $18.99WalgreensWalgreens$33.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim 24-hour wearBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    16.5
    Shade match 74
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 78
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same matte finishBoth claim 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · 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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  7. Shade match 76
    $49SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNatural 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Deep Warm
    Shade match 64
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36 less (69%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    64
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 79
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Both claim transfer resistanceClaims not settling into linesBoth claim colour stability

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNatural 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 76
    $49SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Make Up For Ever

    Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation

    477N Mahogany
    Shade match 76
    $49SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNatural 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 69
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4 more

    Matches: Both claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim colour stability

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than matte finish

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

    Slight colour difference · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: deeper with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 66
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    66
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · L'Oréal Paris

    Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint

    410 Cool
    Shade match 76
    $16.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$35.01 less (67%)

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

    Differences: Slightly lighterRadiant rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    63
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · 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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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

From the same range

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    17 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 17 Deep

    • Nearest in this range
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

  1. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    190

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 190

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  2. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    445 Espresso

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 445 Espresso

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep

    $15.99

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

    8N

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

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

  4. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    28C

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 28C

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $30

  5. 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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $36

  6. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Deep 6N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Deep 6N

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $31

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 29 Rich Red, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 17 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17 CoolClosest shade match29 Rich RedScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour82#4e2500#4a240dClose colourColour difference 3.4 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom 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 74/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 29 Rich Red.

Same or better

  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • 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

TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion in 51N FUDGE, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 17 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17 CoolClosest overall alternative51N FUDGEScore
Shade match55% of overall75
Colour74#4e2500#4c2814Close colourColour difference 4.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall94
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 75/100Medium 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 TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion in 51N FUDGE.

Same or better

  • $27 less
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Listed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation 29 Rich Red

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $52 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion 51N FUDGE

Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27 less (52%)

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

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.