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Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation 14 Cool dupes and alternatives Charlotte Tilbury

Deep tan · Cool · rosy 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: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW48

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

The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW48
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$6 less (12%)

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

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Closest overall alternative: Tarte CC color-correcting tinted serum Rich

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

The match
Tarte
Rich
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
$10 less (19%)

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. #3 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    450 Medium Deep
    Shade match 92
    $52SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    415 Medium Deep
    Shade match 88
    $52SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 93
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    73
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: intense deep shade, red undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 87
    $39.50SephoraSephora$12.50 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: dark neutral skin with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (19%)

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    87
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: dark with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    10N
    Shade match 88
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (27%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral, subtle warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    53N Deep Neutral
    Shade match 92
    $42SephoraSephora$10 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 73
    $50SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    87
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum

    Deep Bronze
    Shade match 94
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: very deep complexion with cool rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · L'Oréal Paris

    Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint

    320 Cool
    Shade match 93
    $16.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$35.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    4N62 - Almond
    Shade match 85
    $49SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 83
    $47SephoraSephora$5 less (10%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for normal/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    87
    Skin suitability
    28

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for normal/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep with deep neutral-warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Nudestix

    Tinted Cover Foundation

    NUDE 9
    Shade match 87
    $19$38SephoraSephora$33 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Martinique SF11
    Shade match 83
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 79
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11 less (21%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: dark with a warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Rude

    Perfect Base Foundation Stick

    18N Deep Tan Neutral
    Shade match 84
    $8.75Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$43.25 less (83%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    6N Neutral
    Shade match 82
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    53
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: dark skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Powder Foundation

    Cabo - Medium 1
    Shade match 86
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$32 less (62%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. Shade match 77
    $46SephoraSephora$6 less (12%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with warm/yellow undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    WN 118 Amber
    Shade match 82
    $41SephoraSephora$11 less (21%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims colour stability

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: deep, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. Shade match 88
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Latte 358
    Shade match 83
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$40.01 less (77%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    87
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · Nudestix

    Tinted Cover Foundation

    NUDE 8
    Shade match 82
    $19$38SephoraSephora$33 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. Shade match 81
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #27 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Medium Deep 45 Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $42SephoraSephora$10 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims transfer resistanceClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for tan-dark neutral skin with a subtle golden hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    tan 10 n
    Shade match 87
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (33%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #29 · ColourPop

    Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation

    Deep Dark 185W
    Shade match 77
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$40 less (77%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #30 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    30 Light Nutmeg
    Shade match 88
    $13.60WalmartWalmart$38.40 less (74%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colour

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation 14 Cool (Deep tan · Cool · rosy undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

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

    16.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 16.5 Deep

    • Nearest in this range
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

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

    5.5N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 5.5N

    • Looks identical
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $38

  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    14 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 14 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $36

  3. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W9.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W9.5

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $16.99

  4. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    11.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 11.75

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Brandy 10

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Brandy 10

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

  6. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    055 Hazelnut

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 055 Hazelnut

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan

    $10.99

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW48, against Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation in 14 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade14 CoolClosest shade matchNW48Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#a76b4a#aa6848Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Cool · rosyCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared65
Longevity8016-hour wear12-hour wearClose12-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 96/100High 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW48.

Same or better

  • $6 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte CC color-correcting tinted serum in Rich, against Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation in 14 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade14 CoolClosest overall alternativeRichScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour92#a76b4a#a2674aVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth96Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65Cool · rosyNeutralSome differencecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared100
Longevity10016-hour wear16-hour wearSameBoth claim 16-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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 Tarte CC color-correcting tinted serum in Rich.

Same or better

  • $10 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 16-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW48

Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$6 less (12%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Tarte CC color-correcting tinted serum Rich

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
$10 less (19%)

Your shade $52 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.