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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: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Salzburg - Light 3.5

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

Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $52 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 06

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

Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
63
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$14 less (27%)

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

More matches

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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 97
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    C3
    Shade match 97
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm 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
    57
    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 · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair beige with light golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    13.5Y Light
    Shade match 97
    $24SephoraSephora$28 less (54%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm 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
    63
    Skin suitability
    20

    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 combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light, yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    10.5Y Light
    Shade match 96
    $24SephoraSephora$28 less (54%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    20

    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 combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light, yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC20
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    57
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · 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 · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light beige with neutral golden undertone for light skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · 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

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Salzburg - Light 3.5, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 4 Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4 WarmClosest shade matchSalzburg - Light 3.5Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#efc399#f0c49eLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared74
Longevity6024-hour wear16-hour wearSome difference16-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
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, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Salzburg - Light 3.5.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 06, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 4 Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4 WarmClosest overall alternative06Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#efc399#f0c092Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98FairLightCloseDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarm · peachClosefrom 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 overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 88/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 06.

Same or better

  • $14 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Salzburg - Light 3.5

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $52 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 06

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

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

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.