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Airbrush Flawless Foundation 9 Neutral dupes and alternatives Charlotte Tilbury

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%).

Only showing matches without dimethicone.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation TAHOE

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
89
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $52 at Sephora

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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. #2 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    6N
    Shade match 95
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    57
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Tahoe
    Shade match 98
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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: MD2 - Medium-deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Medium Tan 19 Olive
    Shade match 87
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11 less (21%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: medium tan olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    8C
    Shade match 84
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    57
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: tan with cool, subtle rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    8W
    Shade match 84
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    57
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: tan with warm peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation 9 Neutral (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

    10.5 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 10.5 Tan

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

    $36

Closest concealers

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

    Tan Neutral

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $8

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

    370

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 370

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

    $30

  3. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    410 Almond

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 410 Almond

    • Looks identical
    • Medium

    $15.99

  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

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

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

    2N35

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2N35

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

    $35

  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    380W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 380W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · 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 match works

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in TAHOE, against Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 9 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade9 NeutralClosest matchTAHOEScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#d4975e#d69960Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionTanMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 91/100Shade 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 NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in TAHOE.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • 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

  • 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 match
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 TAHOE

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $52 at Sephora

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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.