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

Light · Neutral · neutral golden 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: Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C 120

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

Your shade
CoverGirl
Buff BeigeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Maybelline
120
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2.86 more

Your shade $15.13 at Walmart · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $13.98 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Essence Foundation Stick 120

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

Your shade
CoverGirl
Buff BeigeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Essence
120
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
50
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8.14 less (54%)

Your shade $15.13 at Walmart · 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 · Clinique

    Superpowder Double Face Makeup Foundation

    Matte Ivory
    Shade match 90
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $24.87 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 87
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $25.87 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Not marketed for sensitive skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F5NW
    Shade match 94
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1.13 less (7%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No SPF

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 93
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $24.37 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: for very light neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 93
    $58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $42.87 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    16 Light
    Shade match 93
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26.87 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: No SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 95
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $44.87 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNot marketed for normal/sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Light To Medium Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $0.87 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Hourglass

    Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick

    3.5 Bisque
    Shade match 94
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $33.87 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair, warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Wet n Wild

    PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation

    Nude Ivory
    Shade match 90
    $5.24$7.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$9.89 less (65%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F5
    Shade match 98
    $15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$0.13 less (1%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    21
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: For light skin tones with a warm neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F4
    Shade match 98
    $10.50$15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4.63 less (31%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    21
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: For light skin tones with a warm neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 Buff Beige (Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. 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

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

    Light Ivory

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Light Ivory

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $8

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    130N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 130N

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Willow 2.3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Willow 2.3

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $39

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

Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C in 120, against CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 in Buff Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBuff BeigeClosest shade match120Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#eabd9e#e9bda0Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared50
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product 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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 78/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C in 120.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Contains alcohol denat.
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFSPF 28Not listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Essence Foundation Stick in 120, against CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 in Buff Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBuff BeigeClosest overall alternative120Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#eabd9e#e6b99bLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenWarm · yellowClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (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 · 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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Essence Foundation Stick in 120.

Same or better

  • $8.14 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage

Different

  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 28Not listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C 120

Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2.86 more

Your shade $15.13 at Walmart · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $13.98 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Essence Foundation Stick 120

Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8.14 less (54%)

Your shade $15.13 at Walmart · product price; shade not separately priced

How these matches are scored

34 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.