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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 matchClosest overall alternative: Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation Light Tan

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
CoverGirl
Buff BeigeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Milani
Light Tan
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
$3.16 less (21%)

Your shade $15.13 at Walmart

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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 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Creamy Natural
    Shade match 97
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$2.14 less (14%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    120
    Shade match 94
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8.14 less (54%)

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

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · 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. #6 · 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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  6. #7 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    12N Light
    Shade match 92
    $24SephoraSephoraCosts $8.87 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · 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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  8. Shade match 97
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $22.87 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very fair (neutral golden)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 97
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $31.87 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for dry/normal skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for dry/normal skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral-golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation

    05: Vanilla
    Shade match 92
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1.13 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light beige with a warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · 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. #13 · 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 match works

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation in Light Tan, 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 matchLight TanScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#eabd9e#e9ba9aLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 1 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome 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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 88/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation in Light Tan.

Same or better

  • $3.16 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims long-wearing

Different

  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 28Not listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy Light Tan

Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
$3.16 less (21%)

Your shade $15.13 at Walmart

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.