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Airbrush Flawless Foundation 17 Neutral dupes and alternatives Charlotte Tilbury

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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form.

  • 7 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation NY16

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

Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $52 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 38

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

The match
Urban Decay
38
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
84
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
78
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$12 less (23%)

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. Shade match 94
    $52SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% 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 combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    16.5
    Shade match 84
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  3. #5 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    17.5
    Shade match 82
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deepest with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 90
    $44SephoraSephora$8 less (15%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    30 W
    Shade match 78
    $48SephoraSephora$4 less (8%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: dark deep with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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

    Matches: Same neutral 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
    83
    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 neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 71
    $40SephoraSephora$12 less (23%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 79
    $44SephoraSephora$8 less (15%)

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

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 91
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    69
    Wear & performance
    33
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with rich neutral undertones

    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 Neutral (Rich deep · 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

    17 Deep

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

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

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

    9N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 9N

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

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

    Ganache

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

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Espresso

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Espresso

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $11.99

  4. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    6N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 6N1

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

  5. 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

  6. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    30NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 30NC

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

    $30

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

Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in NY16, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 17 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17 NeutralClosest shade matchNY16Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#3a2012#412718Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionDeepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall57
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant 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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall49
Longevity7024-hour wear18-hour wearSome difference18-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
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, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in NY16.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Listed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 38, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 17 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17 NeutralClosest overall alternative38Score
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour74#3a2012#42251eClose colourColour difference 4.4 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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 Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 38.

Same or better

  • $12 less
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Listed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation NY16

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $52 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 38

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$12 less (23%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.