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Airbrush Flawless Foundation 4 Warm dupes and alternatives Charlotte Tilbury

Fair · Warm 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: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 1W1 Cashmere

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

Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2 more

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

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Closest overall alternative: Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 3WN

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

The match
Kylie Cosmetics
3WN
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
57
Skin (Skin suitability)
80
Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$14 less (27%)

Your shade $52 at Ulta Beauty · 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. #3 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    320 Versatile Amande III (N)
    Shade match 88
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 95
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    57
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Salzburg
    Shade match 95
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% 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

    Retailer shade note: L3.5 - Light with warm undertones, and a peach tone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Very Light Cool
    Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: light beige with pinky- peach undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation 4 Warm (Fair · Warm 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

    4.5 Fair-Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 4.5 Fair-Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

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

    Shortbread

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

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

  2. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    220 Buff C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 220 Buff C

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $32

  3. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    122

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 122

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $12.99

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

    Light Beige

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

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

  5. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Fair 1.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Fair 1.5W

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

  6. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 2

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

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

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 1W1 Cashmere, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 4 Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4 WarmClosest shade match1W1 CashmereScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#efc399#f6c69dVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom 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 overall57
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-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 stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
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 84/100Shade 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 1W1 Cashmere.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 3WN, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 4 Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4 WarmClosest overall alternative3WNScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour93#efc399#f1c190Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairLightCloseDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85WarmNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom 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 overall57
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-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 stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall80
Skin type80Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 92/100High 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 Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 3WN.

Same or better

  • $14 less
  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 1W1 Cashmere

Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 3WN

Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$14 less (27%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.