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Very 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%).

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Closest shade match: Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 20B Light Beige

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

Your shade
CoverGirl
FairChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Tarte
20B Light Beige
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $20.51 more

Your shade $21.49 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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Closest overall alternative: about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation L1COOL

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

Your shade
CoverGirl
FairChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
about-face
L1COOL
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
80
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3.51 more

Your shade $21.49 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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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 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Fair 1 Cool
    Shade match 85
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $19.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · LIXR Beauty

    Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick

    Toffee 3N
    Shade match 89
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $14.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light / medium - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Fièra Cosmetics

    All-in-Wonder Concealer + Foundation

    Beige
    Shade match 87
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $23.51 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperRadiant rather than natural finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    09P
    Shade match 87
    $24SephoraSephoraCosts $2.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very light with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Well People

    Supernatural Complexion Stick

    10 Fair Cool
    Shade match 80
    $18.20$26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3.29 less (15%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame light coverageClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly cooler undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · No skin-like finish claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Fair Light 4 Cool
    Shade match 79
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $19.51 more

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair light cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · ILIA

    Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick

    4N Holly
    Shade match 87
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $28.51 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Extra light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    04P
    Shade match 84
    $24SephoraSephoraCosts $2.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · LIXR Beauty

    Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick

    Chestnut 2C
    Shade match 84
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $14.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light - cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to CoverGirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation Fair (Very fair · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    010 Fair

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 010 Fair

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair

    $10.99

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  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    0N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 0N1

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 3.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 3.8 N

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    2C

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 2C

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    350 Bisque

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 350 Bisque

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 02 Breeze

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 02 Breeze

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 20B Light Beige, against CoverGirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation in Fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFairClosest shade match20B Light BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#ffd5c2#fdd3bbVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80LightBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match 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 compared40
Longevity40Not listed12-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 81/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 20B Light Beige.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in L1COOL, against CoverGirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation in Fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFairClosest overall alternativeL1COOLScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour96#ffd5c2#ffd1bdLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralCool · pinkSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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 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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall80
Skin type80Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in L1COOL.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • Not marketed for sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 20B Light Beige

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $20.51 more

Your shade $21.49 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation L1COOL

Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3.51 more

Your shade $21.49 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

32 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.