tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation 03 | Light dupes and alternatives Ciele
4.2 (1,343)·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%).
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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
88
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral undertones
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.
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
Lancôme Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick in 210 Buff N, against Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation in 03 | Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade03 | LightClosest shade match210 Buff NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%98#eec1a0#ecbe9dLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity30%40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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.
Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 16 Light, against Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation in 03 | Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade03 | LightClosest overall alternative16 LightHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%95#eec1a0#e9bc99Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 90/100Shade 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.
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.
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