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tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation 03 | Light dupes and alternatives Ciele

Light · 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form, without talc or alcohol denat.

  • 2 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation 8 Golden

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

Your shade
Ciele
03 | LightChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Patrick Ta
8 Golden
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $44 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Light 5

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

Your shade
Ciele
03 | LightChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Pat McGrath Labs
Light 5
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $25 more

Your shade $44 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 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    8W Limitless
    Shade match 93
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light warm-peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Pat McGrath Labs

    Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Light Medium 10
    Shade match 92
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light medium with peach neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Fièra Cosmetics

    All-in-Wonder Concealer + Foundation

    Sand
    Shade match 93
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light-medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 94
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for oily skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for fair to light skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Sand (N-030)
    Shade match 94
    $58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light, neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation 03 | Light (Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    Light Ivory

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

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $8

  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    1N0

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 1N0

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $34

  3. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Fair Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Fair Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

  4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    120

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

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

    $12.99

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

    2W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 2W

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $38

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

    NC14.5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC14.5

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

    $30

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

Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 8 Golden, against Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation in 03 | Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade03 | LightClosest shade match8 GoldenScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour99#eec1a0#eec09eLooks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall85
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed8-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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 Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 8 Golden.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 8-hour wear

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light 5, against Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation in 03 | Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade03 | LightClosest overall alternativeLight 5Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour95#eec1a0#eec5a5Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightFairCloseDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
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 · 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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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 Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light 5.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • Contains alcohol
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basehigh siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFSPF 50Not listed
OverlapBoth unknown-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation 8 Golden

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $44 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Light 5

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $25 more

Your shade $44 at Sephora

SephoraView 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.