Beautler.Your beauty butler

Airbrush Flawless Foundation 7 Neutral dupes and alternatives Charlotte Tilbury

Light medium · Neutral 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: Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Medium Warm

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

The match
Polite Society
Medium Warm
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$10 less (19%)

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

Closest overall alternative: NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation VANUATU

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

The match
NARS
VANUATU
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
89
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $52 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

More matches

Show
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

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    BARCELONA
    Shade match 89
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: M3.75 - Medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and a peach tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 89
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: M3.75 - Medium to medium-deep with neutral undertones, and an olive tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW18
    Shade match 96
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral 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
    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: beige with neutral undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    22.8N Medium
    Shade match 96
    $24SephoraSephora$28 less (54%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral 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: medium, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. Shade match 89
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$33.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. Shade match 89
    $40SephoraSephora$12 less (23%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim colour stability

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. Shade match 98
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$6 less (12%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    51
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: beige with neutral undertone with light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation 7 Neutral (Light medium · Neutral 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

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

  1. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Medium Tan 3.5N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Medium Tan 3.5N

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

  2. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2N22

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2N22

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  3. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 74 Beige

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 74 Beige

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

    $22

  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Cookie Dough 4.3 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Cookie Dough 4.3 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    375 Latte

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 375 Latte

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $15.99

  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    260N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 260N

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

Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Medium Warm, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 7 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade7 NeutralClosest shade matchMedium WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#dcaa7c#dca97cLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall42
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant 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 compared89
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
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 83/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Medium Warm.

Same or better

  • $10 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in VANUATU, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 7 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade7 NeutralClosest overall alternativeVANUATUScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour97#dcaa7c#dea877Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone70NeutralOliveSome differencefrom 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 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 Matte Longwear Foundation in VANUATU.

Same or better

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

Different

  • Olive rather than neutral undertone
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. 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

Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Medium Warm

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$10 less (19%)

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

Closest overall alternative

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation VANUATU

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $52 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.