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Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation Light-Neutral dupes and alternatives CoverGirl

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: ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Formosa ST4

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

Your shade
CoverGirl
Light-NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
ILIA
Formosa ST4
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
99
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $26.51 more

Your shade $21.49 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Westman Atelier Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick Atelier IV

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

Your shade
CoverGirl
Light-NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Westman Atelier
Atelier IV
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
50
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$68SephoraSephora
Costs $46.51 more

Your shade $21.49 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Light Medium Neutral Warm 190
    Shade match 91
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $23.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Light medium with neutral yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · ILIA

    Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

    Balos ST3
    Shade match 93
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $26.51 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame light coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Very light with neutral cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTargetCosts $8.51 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperBuildable rather than light coverageNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Buildable rather than light coverage · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Light+ Neutral Warm 170
    Shade match 87
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $23.51 more

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Light+ with peachy golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Light+ Neutral Olive 160
    Shade match 86
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $23.51 more

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

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Light+ with neutral olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #8 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 77
    $30TargetTargetCosts $8.51 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperBuildable rather than light coverageNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Buildable rather than light coverage · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Light 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Light 2

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 46 Golden Neutral

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 46 Golden Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Coconut Flakes 2.7 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Coconut Flakes 2.7 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    4 Fair

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 4 Fair

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Fair 1.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Fair 1.5W

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC11.5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC11.5

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

    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

ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 in Formosa ST4, against CoverGirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation in Light-Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight-NeutralClosest shade matchFormosa ST4Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour95#edc79a#edc593Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100LightLightSameSame light coverage
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 · 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 in Formosa ST4.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Adds SPF 40

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 40
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Westman Atelier Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick in Atelier IV, against CoverGirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation in Light-Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight-NeutralClosest overall alternativeAtelier IVScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour92#edc79a#e8c8a1Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralWarm · peachSome 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 · 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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 Westman Atelier Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick in Atelier IV.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Formosa ST4

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $26.51 more

Your shade $21.49 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Westman Atelier Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick Atelier IV

Best price
$68SephoraSephora
Costs $46.51 more

Your shade $21.49 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.