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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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form, without silicones.

  • 6 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage Light 4

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

Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$34SephoraSephora
$18 less (35%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation 22.5

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

Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
38
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $7 more

Your shade $52 at Sephora · 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. #3 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Lanai
    Shade match 88
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    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
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% 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

    Retailer shade note: M2.25 - medium with neutral undertones

    Medium 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

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

  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

  3. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Toffee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Toffee

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $36

  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

  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

  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    270N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 270N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

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

Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Light 4, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 5 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5 CoolClosest shade matchLight 4Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#eebe94#f3bf8fVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall76
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall48
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 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 overall20
Skin type20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSensitiveBoth marketed for sensitive skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Light 4.

Same or better

  • $18 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. 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

RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation in 22.5, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 5 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5 CoolClosest overall alternative22.5Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#eebe94#f1c49aVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightFairCloseDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom 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 overall · 4 of 5 compared38
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
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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation in 22.5.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage Light 4

Best price
$34SephoraSephora
$18 less (35%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation 22.5

Match price
$59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $7 more

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.