tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation 05 | Medium dupes and alternatives Ciele
4.2 (1,343)·Medium 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 natural finish
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
97
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: medium skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Retailer shade note: intense medium shade, neutral undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
88
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: Medium skin with cool undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims 24-hour wear
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
The closest shade to Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation 05 | Medium (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
NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation in 10 Nude, against Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation in 05 | Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade05 | MediumClosest shade match10 NudeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#dca07c#dba17dLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, combination, oilyCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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.
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Golden Nude 16, against Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation in 05 | Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade05 | MediumClosest overall alternativeGolden Nude 16How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#dca07c#dea47eLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Overall match 85/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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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