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Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation 235 Medium Light dupes and alternatives CoverGirl

Medium light

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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC30

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC30
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
67out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
80
Finish (Finish & visual result)
58
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Shade match
80out of 100
Colour
not scored yet
Depth
98
Undertone
70
Low confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $24.01 more

Your shade $14.99 at Target

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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. #2 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW15
    Shade match 80
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.01 more

    Matches: Claims 24-hour wearClaims transfer resistanceClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: light beige with soft rosy undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW22
    Shade match 80
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.01 more

    Matches: Claims 24-hour wearClaims transfer resistanceClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium with rosy undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC15
    Shade match 79
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.01 more

    Matches: Claims 24-hour wearClaims transfer resistanceClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair light with golden undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC42
    Shade match 78
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.01 more

    Matches: Claims 24-hour wearClaims transfer resistanceClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    N4.75
    Shade match 68
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.01 more

    Matches: Claims 24-hour wearClaims transfer resistanceClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    68
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: light with peachy neutral undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC10
    Shade match 65
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.01 more

    Matches: Claims 24-hour wearClaims transfer resistanceClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    65
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC45.5
    Shade match 57
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.01 more

    Matches: Claims 24-hour wearClaims transfer resistanceClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    57
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with golden undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW35
    Shade match 51
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.01 more

    Matches: Claims 24-hour wearClaims transfer resistanceClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    51
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with soft peachy undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC46
    Shade match 46
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.01 more

    Matches: Claims 24-hour wearClaims transfer resistanceClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    46
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation 235 Medium Light (Medium light) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    7.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 7.5

    • Same depth, colour not measured
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC40

    • Same depth, colour not measured
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4N Neutral

    • Same depth, colour not measured
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  4. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    380

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 380

    • Same depth, colour not measured
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $30

  5. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    11 Light Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 11 Light Neutral

    • Same depth, colour not measured
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $32

  6. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2Y36

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2Y36

    • Same depth, colour not measured
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC30, against CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation in 235 Medium Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade235 Medium LightClosest matchNC30Score
Shade match55% of overall80
Colournot comparableNo swatch#d5a57cNot comparedNo swatch colour on one side
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarm · goldenSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared58
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
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 overall40
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 67/100Shade match 80/100Low 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

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To MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC30.

Same or better

  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Not marketed for combination/dry skin

Not compared

  • Colour not compared: swatch data missing

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy NC30

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $24.01 more

Your shade $14.99 at Target

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

10 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.