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Airbrush Flawless Foundation 5 Warm dupes and alternatives Charlotte Tilbury

Light medium · 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: L'Oréal Paris True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 2-3 Light

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

The match
L'Oréal Paris
2-3 Light
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$20.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$31.01 less (60%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora · lowest price $15.82 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W6.5 Warm Medium

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

The match
L'Oréal Paris
W6.5 Warm Medium
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$38.01 less (73%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

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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 92
    $39.50SephoraSephora$12.50 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · 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: warm undertone golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    W6 Warm Medium
    Shade match 90
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$38.01 less (73%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · 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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  3. #5 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Tan Olive 270
    Shade match 83
    $45SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

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

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm 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: Medium Tan with olive green undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 90
    $59Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7 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
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: warm beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 91
    $68SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% 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 · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    MW4
    Shade match 92
    $49SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    57
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium warm 4

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation 5 Warm (Light medium · 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

    8 Medium-Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 8 Medium-Tan

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

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

    320 Bisque W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 320 Bisque W

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  2. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 56 Cashew

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 56 Cashew

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

    $22

  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 3

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Praline

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Praline

    • Close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $36

  5. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    3W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3W

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $38

  6. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    310

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 310

    • Close colour
    • Light · Warm · yellow undertone

    $30

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

L'Oréal Paris True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum in 2-3 Light, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 5 Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5 WarmClosest shade match2-3 LightScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#ddb786#deb588Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall42
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight 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 compared40
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 74/100Shade 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 L'Oréal Paris True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum in 2-3 Light.

Same or better

  • $31.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Light rather than medium coverage

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W6.5 Warm Medium, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 5 Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5 WarmClosest overall alternativeW6.5 Warm MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#ddb786#d6b17eVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth94Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 3.3
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom 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 overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 95/100Medium 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 True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W6.5 Warm Medium.

Same or better

  • $38.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. 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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 2-3 Light

Match price
$20.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$31.01 less (60%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora · lowest price $15.82 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W6.5 Warm Medium

Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$38.01 less (73%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

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.