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Airbrush Flawless Foundation 5 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%).

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Closest shade match: Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation O 15

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

Your shade
Charlotte Tilbury
5 CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Kryolan Professional Makeup
O 15
Depth and undertone: Light
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Shade match
88out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
96
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5.10 less (10%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 130 Warm

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

Your shade
Charlotte Tilbury
5 CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
130 Warm
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
78
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
89
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$32.01 less (62%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$22 less (42%)

    Matches: Both claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feelNo drying alcohol listed

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 73
    $30TargetTarget$22 less (42%)

    Matches: Both claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feelNo drying alcohol listed

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation 5 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

    6 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 6 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    35N medium

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 35N medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 62 Porcelain Beige

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 62 Porcelain Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $32

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Toffee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Toffee

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    380 Pecan

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 380 Pecan

    • Very close colour
    • Light

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Light 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Light 4

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    270N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 270N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

    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

Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in O 15, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 5 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5 CoolClosest shade matchO 15Score
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour94#eebe94#ebb88eVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70CoolUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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 85/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in O 15.

Same or better

  • $5.10 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Listed (isopropyl alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 130 Warm, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 5 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5 CoolClosest overall alternative130 WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall78
Colour96#eebe94#f2c399Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightFairCloseDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone25CoolWarmDifferentfrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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 compared89
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 78/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 130 Warm.

Same or better

  • $32.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation O 15

Match price
$46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5.10 less (10%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 130 Warm

Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$32.01 less (62%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.