tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation 04 | Light Medium dupes and alternatives Ciele
4.2 (1,343)·Light · 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%).
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 medium coverage
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
67
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
$39.50Ulta Beauty(product price)$4.50 less (10%)4.4 (15,124)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same medium coverage· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
67
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin
The closest shade to Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation 04 | Light Medium (Light · Neutral 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
MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHT 3, against Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation in 04 | Light Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade04 | Light MediumClosest shade matchLIGHT 3How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#e3b9a0#e3bba1Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish35%56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage30%80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
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%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall30
Skin type100%30Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dryBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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.
L'Oréal Paris Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint in 120 Neutral, against Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation in 04 | Light Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade04 | Light MediumClosest overall alternative120 NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#e3b9a0#e6b99bVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 92/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
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.
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