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tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation 02 | Fair dupes and alternatives Ciele

Fair · Neutral · neutral golden 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: L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation Very Light

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

Your shade
Ciele
02 | FairChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
Very Light
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
94
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26.01 less (59%)

Your shade $44 at Sephora · lowest price $13.62 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Ogee Complexion Perfecting Serum Foundation Birch 0.25N

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

Your shade
Ciele
02 | FairChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Ogee
Birch 0.25N
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
0
Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

Your shade $44 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

More matches

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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 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Medium Warm
    Shade match 92
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$28 less (64%)

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 93
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 84
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal/combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair, pink-beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. Shade match 82
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair light cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation 02 | Fair (Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    2 Fair

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 2 Fair

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    0W1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 0W1

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $34

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

    Light Ivory

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Light Ivory

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

    $8

  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Madeleine

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Madeleine

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    120

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 120

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $12.99

  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation in Very Light, against Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation in 02 | Fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade02 | FairClosest shade matchVery LightScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#f6caad#f1c3a4Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth94FairFairSameDepth difference: 3.3
Retailer descriptionFairVery fairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight 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 · 2 of 5 compared66
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation in Very Light.

Same or better

  • $26.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basehigh siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 50Not listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Ogee Complexion Perfecting Serum Foundation in Birch 0.25N, against Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation in 02 | Fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade02 | FairClosest overall alternativeBirch 0.25NScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour94#f6caad#f1caadVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall91
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long 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 overall0
Skin type0Normal, combination, oilySensitiveMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 89/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Ogee Complexion Perfecting Serum Foundation in Birch 0.25N.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basehigh siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 50Not listed
OverlapBoth unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation Very Light

Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26.01 less (59%)

Your shade $44 at Sephora · lowest price $13.62 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Ogee Complexion Perfecting Serum Foundation Birch 0.25N

Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

Your shade $44 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

How these matches are scored

32 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.