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Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops 72N dupes and alternatives Dermablend

Deep tan · 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 matchClosest overall alternative: Tarte CC color-correcting tinted serum Espresso

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Dermablend
72NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Tarte
Espresso
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
97
Undertone
100
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. #2 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    13.5
    Shade match 82
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 82
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    5.5N
    Shade match 91
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very 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: tan skin with neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 82
    $35SephoraSephora$8 less (19%)

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

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    40

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium deep

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 81
    $14.95Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$28.05 less (65%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperLight rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Light rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    4N68 - Coffee
    Shade match 83
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for deeper skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 78
    $16.49CVSCVS$26.51 less (62%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperLight rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Light rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    D 35
    Shade match 75
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3.90 more

    Matches: Claims a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 74
    $40SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: tan with warm golden tones

    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 72N (Deep tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    42 Medium Deep Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 42 Medium Deep Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    480W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 480W

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Deep 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Deep 3

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $22

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

    44.0 Deep Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 44.0 Deep Natural

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Café

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Café

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Café

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Café

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Tarte CC color-correcting tinted serum in Espresso, against Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops in 72N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade72NClosest matchEspressoScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#8d6751#876553Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth97Deep tanDeepCloseDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
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 compared82
Longevity10016-hour wear16-hour wearSameBoth claim 16-hour wear
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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 Tarte CC color-correcting tinted serum in Espresso.

Same or better

  • $1 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 16-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
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 Espresso

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

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty

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.