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Airbrush Flawless Foundation 4 Cool dupes and alternatives Charlotte Tilbury

Light · 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 matchClosest overall alternative: TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion 21C COOL IVORY

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
94out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
94
Wear (Wear & performance)
78
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27 less (52%)

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

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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 89
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

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

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

    Looks identical · 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 fair neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    1R02 Cool Alabaster
    Shade match 98
    $45SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% 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

    Retailer shade note: fair skin tones with rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 98
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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: very fair, cool-neutal undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    22N Light Neutral
    Shade match 97
    $42SephoraSephora$10 less (19%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

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

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

    Looks identical · 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: light skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    435 Rose Vanilla
    Shade match 97
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 93
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$11 less (21%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 82
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Fair with Pinky Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Drunk Elephant

    Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation

    Light 7C
    Shade match 95
    $42SephoraSephora$10 less (19%)

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

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    53
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Light with Cool Neutral Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Clinique

    Superpowder Double Face Makeup Foundation

    Matte Beige
    Shade match 90
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$12 less (23%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishNo drying alcohol listed

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Clinique

    Superpowder Double Face Makeup Foundation

    Matte Ivory
    Shade match 89
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$12 less (23%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishNo drying alcohol listed

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · Laura Geller

    Double Take Baked Full Coverage Foundation

    Porcelain
    Shade match 84
    $38SephoraSephora$14 less (27%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for pale to very fair skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    16 Light
    Shade match 79
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (19%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation 4 Cool (Light · 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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

  1. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Peach

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Peach

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $8

  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Ecru 3.3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Ecru 3.3

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

  3. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1R12

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1R12

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $35

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    22N light neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 22N light neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $32

  5. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    160C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 160C

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $24

  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2 Cool Rosy

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2 Cool Rosy

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $42

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion in 21C COOL IVORY, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 4 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4 CoolClosest match21C COOL IVORYScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#ecbf9e#eabfa1Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom 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 94/100Shade match 98/100High 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

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To TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion in 21C COOL IVORY.

Same or better

  • $27 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • 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

  • 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 match
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 21C COOL IVORY

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.