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Airbrush Flawless Foundation 8 Warm dupes and alternatives Charlotte Tilbury

Medium light · 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: Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 230W Papyrus

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

Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$3 less (6%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 485 Golden Sun

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
485 Golden Sun
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
58
Wear (Wear & performance)
85
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33.01 less (63%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 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. #3 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    6.25
    Shade match 94
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Clinique

    Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation

    Light Medium 2
    Shade match 91
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    M2NEUTRAL
    Shade match 91
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27 less (52%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 95
    $40SephoraSephora$12 less (23%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm golden tones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Syracuse - Medium Dark 1
    Shade match 96
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: MD1 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Aran SF.6.5
    Shade match 91
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral peach undertones

    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 Warm (Medium light · 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

    8.5 Medium-Tan

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

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Dune 7.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Dune 7.5

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

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

    NC30

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC30

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

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

    2Y36

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2Y36

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  5. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Medium Neutral

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Medium Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $8

  6. 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

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

Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 230W Papyrus, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 8 Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade8 WarmClosest shade match230W PapyrusScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#dc9c65#d79a62Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom 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 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 97/100High 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 Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 230W Papyrus.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Listed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 485 Golden Sun, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 8 Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade8 WarmClosest overall alternative485 Golden SunScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#dc9c65#d79e68Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural 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 compared85
Longevity6024-hour wear32-hour wearSome difference32-hour wear claimed against 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 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 85/100Shade 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 Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 485 Golden Sun.

Same or better

  • $33.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Listed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 230W Papyrus

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$3 less (6%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 485 Golden Sun

Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33.01 less (63%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 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.