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Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation 02 Neutral Fair dupes and alternatives Clinique

Fair · 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%).

Closest shade match: Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Very Light Neutral 100

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

Your shade
Clinique
02 Neutral FairChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Light coverage
The match
Kosas
Very Light Neutral 100
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Fair to Light Neutral

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

Your shade
Clinique
02 Neutral FairChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Light coverage
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Fair to Light Neutral
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$24 less (60%)

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Alabaster (N-000)
    Shade match 94
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNot marketed for dry skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Very Fair, neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Nudestix

    Tinted Blur Foundation Stick

    Nude Light 1
    Shade match 93
    $16$32SephoraSephora$24 less (60%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Sheer rather than light coverageNo long-wear claimNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Sheer coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Sheer rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    1N
    Shade match 93
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 92
    $40SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame light coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for dry/oily skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    46

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair to light with neutral tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    Y 24
    Shade match 80
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6.90 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperBuildable rather than light coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Buildable rather than light coverage · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    11 Fair Neutral
    Shade match 91
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$32 less (80%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 92
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with neutral tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Mindoro SF.25
    Shade match 93
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    46

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: extra light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    1 Neutral
    Shade match 91
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterMedium rather than light coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Medium rather than light coverage · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    10 Fair Cool
    Shade match 86
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$32 less (80%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 94
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta BeautySame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very fair skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 93
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    2 Neutral
    Shade match 90
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 81
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than light coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than light coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Naked Sundays

    BeautyScreen Peptide Foundation Tint SPF 50

    Shade 1
    Shade match 87
    $26.60$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$13.40 less (34%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight-medium rather than light coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Light-medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light-medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: ivory

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    1 Neutral
    Shade match 90
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fairest with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Sable SF.5
    Shade match 87
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    46

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: extra light with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NN 4
    Shade match 90
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $11.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame light coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claimNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    13N FAIR IVORY
    Shade match 89
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterFull rather than light coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Full rather than light coverage · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair light with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. Shade match 94
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$32 less (80%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    63
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation 02 Neutral Fair (Fair · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    0.5N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 0.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $38

  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Royal Icing 1.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Royal Icing 1.1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $31

  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 2.3

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 2.3

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $17

  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

    Medium Sand

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Medium Sand

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $8

  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    20.0 Medium (for neutral undertones)

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 20.0 Medium (for neutral undertones)

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $14

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

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Very Light Neutral 100, against Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation in 02 Neutral Fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade02 Neutral FairClosest shade matchVery Light Neutral 100Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#e6d1bc#ead0b9Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery fairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall52
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage60LightMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than light
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim 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 overall75
Skin type75Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 84/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Very Light Neutral 100.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • SPF 25 instead of SPF 18

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 18SPF 25
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Fair to Light Neutral, against Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation in 02 Neutral Fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade02 Neutral FairClosest overall alternativeFair to Light NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour89#e6d1bc#edd8c7Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth93FairVery fairCloseDepth difference: 3.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall92
Skin type92Combination, dry, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Fair to Light Neutral.

Same or better

  • $24 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 1%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 18Not listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Very Light Neutral 100

Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Fair to Light Neutral

Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$24 less (60%)

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

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.