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Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops 40N dupes and alternatives Dermablend

Medium · 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: Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 3.75N

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

Your shade
Dermablend
40NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Anastasia Beverly Hills
3.75N
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
88out of 100
Colour
87
Depth
98
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Drunk Elephant Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation Light 9C

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

Your shade
Dermablend
40NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Drunk Elephant
Light 9C
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
81
Finish (Finish & visual result)
86
Wear (Wear & performance)
77
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
$1 less (2%)

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 · Hourglass

    Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick

    8 Sand
    Shade match 75
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame full coverageBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    3CR
    Shade match 86
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with cool rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    3.5N
    Shade match 85
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    3.25N
    Shade match 84
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Medium Tones
    Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$28.41 less (66%)

    Matches: Same full coverageClaims a blurring effectAdds SPF 15

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer

    DP1 Nutmeg
    Shade match 77
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Same full coverageClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light brown skin w/ pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Light 25 Cool
    Shade match 71
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Same full coverageClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Contains drying alcohol

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops 40N (Medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Perfect Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Perfect Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

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

    22 Light Medium Peach

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 22 Light Medium Peach

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

    33.5 Tan Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 33.5 Tan Natural

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Natural Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Natural Beige

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

    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

Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 3.75N, against Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops in 40N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade40NClosest shade match3.75NScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour87#c19986#c0967cVery close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared65
Longevity8016-hour wear12-hour wearClose12-hour wear claimed against 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 77/100Shade 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 Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 3.75N.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-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
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. 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)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Drunk Elephant Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation in Light 9C, against Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops in 40N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade40NClosest overall alternativeLight 9CScore
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour85#c19986#cea08cVery close colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Depth90MediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 4.5
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65NeutralCoolSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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 · 3 of 5 compared77
Longevity8016-hour wear12-hour wearClose12-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 81/100Medium 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 Drunk Elephant Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation in Light 9C.

Same or better

  • $1 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance

Different

  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 3.75N

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Drunk Elephant Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation Light 9C

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
$1 less (2%)

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

30 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.