tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation 12 | Medium Deep dupes and alternatives Ciele
4.2 (1,343)·Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink 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: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims long-wearing
Differences: Slightly deeper· Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
$15.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$28.01 less (64%)4.1 (9,493)
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)· Claims 30-hour wear
Differences: Slightly deeper· Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
The closest shade to Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation 12 | Medium Deep (Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink 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
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation in Deep Mocha, against Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation in 12 | Medium Deep. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade12 | Medium DeepClosest shade matchDeep MochaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#643322#6a3724Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull 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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
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 overall67
Skin type100%67Normal, combination, oilyCombination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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.
Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 03 Dark, against Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation in 12 | Medium Deep. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade12 | Medium DeepClosest overall alternative03 DarkHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour60%92#643322#5c2f1eVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Overall match 83/100Shade match 81/100Medium 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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