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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: Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 3.75

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
Armani Beauty
3.75
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
79
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $17 more

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 91
    $46SephoraSephora$6 less (12%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral/peachy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · 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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  3. Shade match 88
    $46SephoraSephora$6 less (12%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with neutral/peachy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 98
    $39.50SephoraSephora$12.50 less (24%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% 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 oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light cool skin with pink undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C2.5 Cool Light Medium
    Shade match 96
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$38.01 less (73%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · 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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  6. Shade match 87
    $48SephoraSephora$4 less (8%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light beige with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · 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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  8. #9 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Mallorca SF1.5
    Shade match 88
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 83
    $48SephoraSephora$4 less (8%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: for light skintones with neutral warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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 fair to light skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 85
    $44SephoraSephora$8 less (15%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claim

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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: light

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 3.75, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 4 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4 CoolClosest match3.75Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#ecbf9e#ebbd9aLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural 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 overall79
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 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, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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

If you switch

To Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 3.75.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy 3.75

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $17 more

Your shade $52 at Sephora

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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.