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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: Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Tan Neutral

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
Ulta Beauty Collection
Tan Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
86out of 100
Colour
76
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27 less (63%)

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

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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 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$13 less (30%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 76
    $30TargetTarget$13 less (30%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Low 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

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Tan Neutral, against Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops in 40N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade40NClosest shade matchTan NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour76#c19986#cc947dClose colourColour difference 4.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity4016-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 77/100Shade 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Tan Neutral.

Same or better

  • $27 less
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none
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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

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Tan Neutral

Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27 less (63%)

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.