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Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops 43N 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%).

Closest shade match: LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 12

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

Your shade
Dermablend
43NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
LORAC
12
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5 less (12%)

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

Closest overall alternative: Youthforia DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation 345

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

Your shade
Dermablend
43NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Youthforia
345
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$48Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty

More matches

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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. Shade match 89
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $12 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

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

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame 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: medium, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit Red Cushion

    34C AMBER
    Shade match 90
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (42%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 90
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral beige with rosy undertone for light to medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 93
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $38 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: dark-medium shade, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit Red Cushion

    33C HAZEL
    Shade match 84
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (42%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. Shade match 91
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    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: medium, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops 43N (Medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. 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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer

    3.5N

    Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer, shade 3.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $33

  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 2

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $22

  4. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Perfect Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Perfect Beige

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  5. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4N

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $38

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Beech 6

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Beech 6

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

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

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 12, against Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops in 43N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade43NClosest shade match12Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#c69977#c59b75Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity7016-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 16-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 85/100Shade 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 LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 12.

Same or better

  • $5 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Youthforia DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation in 345, against Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops in 43N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade43NClosest overall alternative345Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#c69977#c99572Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 4 of 5 compared61
Longevity7016-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 16-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 91/100Shade 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 Youthforia DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation in 345.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 12

Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5 less (12%)

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

Closest overall alternative

Youthforia DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation 345

Best price
$48Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

Your shade $43 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.