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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: CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 Buff Beige

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

The match
CoverGirl
Buff Beige
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$15.13WalmartWalmart
$3.86 less (20%)

Your shade $18.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick Light To Medium Neutral

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

The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Light To Medium Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
50
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2.99 less (16%)

Your shade $18.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

More matches

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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 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    0N Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $41.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    W3 Warm Light Medium
    Shade match 90
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (26%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C2.5 Cool Light Medium
    Shade match 90
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (26%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    435 Rose Vanilla
    Shade match 90
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims 32-hour wear

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 90
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $20.51 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    69

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light cool skin with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 91
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $31.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    46

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Very light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 91
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $31.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    46

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Very light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    120
    Shade match 90
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12 less (63%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: light with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 91
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $31.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    46

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Very light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NP 6
    Shade match 90
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $32.51 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: Pink

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Mallorca SF1.5
    Shade match 90
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $37.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    46

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Dior

    Forever Skin Glow Foundation

    2.5N Neutral
    Shade match 90
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $41.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Texel SF3
    Shade match 88
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $37.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    46

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View 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 Creamy Natural (Light) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    N12

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade N12

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    1N0

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 1N0

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $34

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

    2W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 2W

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $38

  4. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    5 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 5 Medium

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Golden Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Golden Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

  6. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Honey

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Honey

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

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

CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 in Buff Beige, against CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation in Creamy Natural. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCreamy NaturalClosest shade matchBuff BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour99#ebbd9d#eabd9eLooks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutral · neutral goldenSome differencecandidate undertone inferred
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 overall · none of 5 comparable50
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 77/100Shade 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 CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 in Buff Beige.

Same or better

  • $3.86 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 28

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than medium coverage

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 28
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Light To Medium Neutral, against CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation in Creamy Natural. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCreamy NaturalClosest overall alternativeLight To Medium NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour98#ebbd9d#e8bb9cLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · none of 5 comparable50
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 84/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Light To Medium Neutral.

Same or better

  • $2.99 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • No fragrance listed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 Buff Beige

Best price
$15.13WalmartWalmart
$3.86 less (20%)

Your shade $18.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick Light To Medium Neutral

Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2.99 less (16%)

Your shade $18.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

How these matches are scored

33 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.