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Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick 12.5 Tan dupes and alternatives Charlotte Tilbury

Deep tan · 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: Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 40 Deep Neutral

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

Your shade
Charlotte Tilbury
12.5 TanChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Rare Beauty
40 Deep Neutral
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
100
Undertone
85
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$10 less (21%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick DN5

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

Your shade
Charlotte Tilbury
12.5 TanChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
LYS Beauty
DN5
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
94
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$28SephoraSephora
$20 less (42%)

Your shade $48 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. Shade match 90
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$6 less (13%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame radiant finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: dark with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 81
    $39SephoraSephora$9 less (19%)

    Matches: Same radiant finishBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    28

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep complexion with warm golden undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    42 Tan Neutral
    Shade match 91
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$40 less (83%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Deep 1N
    Shade match 90
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$24 less (50%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: Deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    30Y
    Shade match 82
    $24SephoraSephora$24 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: very tan with yellow undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 82
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: dark rosy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 86
    $46SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with warm/yellow undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    Y13
    Shade match 84
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    63
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for normal/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: dark yellow

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick 12.5 Tan (Deep tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    6.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 6.5 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

  2. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N9

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N9

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  3. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    055 Hazelnut

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 055 Hazelnut

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan

    $10.99

  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Umber 9

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Umber 9

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

  5. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    14.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 14.5 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 8.2 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 8.2 W

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

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

Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 40 Deep Neutral, against Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick in 12.5 Tan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12.5 TanClosest shade match40 Deep NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour96#b3673c#b36740Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionDeep tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall63
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (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 compared63
Longevity70Long-wearing8-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 8-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall56
Skin type56Normal, dry, combinationCombination, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 94/100High 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 Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 40 Deep Neutral.

Same or better

  • $10 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, moderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick in DN5, against Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick in 12.5 Tan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12.5 TanClosest overall alternativeDN5Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour83#b3673c#ab6b3dClose colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionDeep tanDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall94
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (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 · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​combination skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 90/100High 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 LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick in DN5.

Same or better

  • $20 less
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Not marketed for normal skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, moderate siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs unknown-based; silicone moderate vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 40 Deep Neutral

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$10 less (21%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick DN5

Best price
$28SephoraSephora
$20 less (42%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora

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.