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Airbrush Flawless Foundation 8 Neutral dupes and alternatives Charlotte Tilbury

Medium light · 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: bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Golden Beige 13

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

The match
bareMinerals
Golden Beige 13
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$12.50 less (24%)

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

Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 257 Warm

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
257 Warm
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
89
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$32.01 less (62%)

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

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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 87
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: for medium rich warm skin with a golden hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 96
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 86
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: for medium warm skin with a yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Medium Warm
    Shade match 88
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36 less (69%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. 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: M5 - Medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and a golden tone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 88
    $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
    88
    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: M3.5 - Medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    WN 48 Oat
    Shade match 95
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 88
    $40SephoraSephora$12 less (23%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium warm

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    SYRACUSE
    Shade match 87
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · 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: MD1 - Medium to medium-deep with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    WN 56 Cashew
    Shade match 94
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Honey (W-064)
    Shade match 92
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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: Medium to Dark, warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 89
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12.50 less (24%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: for medium rich warm skin with a golden hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 92
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    332
    Shade match 87
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 97
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12.50 less (24%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium/tan skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    37G Medium-Tan Golden
    Shade match 91
    $42SephoraSephora$10 less (19%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch 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
    91
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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 · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan skin with very warm, golden or olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M7
    Shade match 89
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% 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 dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium w/ beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC44
    Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    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
    57
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tanned caramel with golden undertone for medium to dark skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation 8 Neutral (Medium light · 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

    8.5 Medium-Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 8.5 Medium-Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

  1. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Warm Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Warm Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $36

  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC37

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC37

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  3. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    385 Amber

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 385 Amber

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light

    $15.99

  4. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 98 Cream Caramel

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 98 Cream Caramel

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

  5. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    7.5 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 7.5 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    2N26

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2N26

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

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

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Golden Beige 13, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 8 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade8 NeutralClosest shade matchGolden Beige 13Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#dda374#e1a477Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 overall49
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
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 overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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 bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Golden Beige 13.

Same or better

  • $12.50 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. 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 listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 257 Warm, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 8 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade8 NeutralClosest overall alternative257 WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour95#dda374#e4a674Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralWarmSome differencefrom 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 92/100Shade match 88/100High 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 257 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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Golden Beige 13

Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$12.50 less (24%)

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

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 257 Warm

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

Your shade $52 at Sephora · 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.