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Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops 15C dupes and alternatives Dermablend

Light · Cool 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%).

Only showing matches in liquid form, without talc.

  • 10 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation 20B Light Beige

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

Your shade
Dermablend
15CChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Tarte
20B Light Beige
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1 less (2%)

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 1.5

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

Your shade
Dermablend
15CChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Hourglass
1.5
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $17 more

Your shade $43 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 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    CN 02 Breeze
    Shade match 93
    $41SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    CN 08 Linen
    Shade match 91
    $41SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    CN 20 Fair
    Shade match 90
    $41SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 93
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for very light cool skin with a pink hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 86
    $41SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 85
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 98
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutal undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 86
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$9 less (21%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    CN 62 Porcelain Beige
    Shade match 93
    $39SephoraSephora$4 less (9%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: moderately fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 85
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims colour stability

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephora$4 less (9%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 94
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutal undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops 15C (Light · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 3.6

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 3.6

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $17

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

    NW10

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW10

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $30

  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Silk 2.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Silk 2.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

  4. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    11.5 Light Beige

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 11.5 Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1CR Cool Rosy

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1CR Cool Rosy

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

  6. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    03 Fair Rosy

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 03 Fair Rosy

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $32

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 Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in 20B Light Beige, against Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops in 15C. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15CClosest shade match20B Light BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#e0b9a3#dfb9a6Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full 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 · 4 of 5 compared72
Longevity10016-hour wear16-hour wearSameBoth claim 16-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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 Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in 20B Light Beige.

Same or better

  • $1 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 16-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 1.5, against Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops in 15C. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15CClosest overall alternative1.5Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#e0b9a3#dab3a1Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth95LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 2.9
Retailer descriptionFairVery fairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural 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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared86
Longevity7016-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 16-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 90/100Shade 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 Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 1.5.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation 20B Light Beige

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1 less (2%)

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 1.5

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $17 more

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

31 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.