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Airbrush Flawless Foundation 3 Cool dupes and alternatives Charlotte Tilbury

Very fair · 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%).

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Closest shade match: Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation LC1

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

Your shade
Charlotte Tilbury
3 CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Yves Saint Laurent
LC1
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$3 less (6%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 12N Fair Neutral

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

Your shade
Charlotte Tilbury
3 CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Tarte
12N Fair Neutral
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
$10 less (19%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora

SephoraView 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. #3 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    16N Fair-Light Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $42SephoraSephora$10 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: fair to light skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

    14N Ivory
    Shade match 97
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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: fair skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Skin Tint Stick

    002
    Shade match 92
    $18.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$33.51 less (64%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Both claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · 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: fair with cool neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C1 Cool Light
    Shade match 98
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$38.01 less (73%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    5 Fair Warm
    Shade match 79
    $38SephoraSephora$14 less (27%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Fair 10 Warm
    Shade match 78
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for very fair warm skin with a yellow hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · MERIT

    The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick

    Sandstone
    Shade match 95
    $38SephoraSephora$14 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light (cool pink)

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Westman Atelier

    Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides

    Atelier F3
    Shade match 95
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair rosy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    LC2.5
    Shade match 96
    $49SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    57
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light cool 2.5

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · ILIA

    Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

    Rendezvous ST1
    Shade match 98
    $48SephoraSephora$4 less (8%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    51
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Extra light with cool 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 3 Cool (Very fair · 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

    4 Fair-Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 4 Fair-Medium

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $36

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Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    120C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 120C

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW11

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW11

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

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

    1C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 1C

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Crème Brulee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Crème Brulee

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Stone 1.3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Stone 1.3

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Affogato

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Affogato

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in LC1, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 3 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3 CoolClosest shade matchLC1Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#f5d0b5#f7d2b6Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom 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 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 overall20
Skin type20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 81/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in LC1.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, low silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs low
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 12N Fair Neutral, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 3 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3 CoolClosest overall alternative12N Fair NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#f5d0b5#f4d4bbVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall82
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall60
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 96/100High 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 Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 12N Fair Neutral.

Same or better

  • $10 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation LC1

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$3 less (6%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 12N Fair Neutral

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
$10 less (19%)

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.