Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick 2C Balsa dupes and alternatives ILIA
4.4 (3,159)·Very fair · 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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel· Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
37
Skin suitability
28
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: very light skin with pink undertones
The closest shade to ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick 2C Balsa (Very fair · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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 Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 12B Fair Beige, against ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 2C Balsa. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade2C BalsaClosest shade match12B Fair BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#f4d2c4#f5d5c8Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 98/100High 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.
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 1C1 Cool Vanille, against ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 2C Balsa. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade2C BalsaClosest overall alternative1C1 Cool VanilleHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%94#f4d2c4#f2d1c0Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Overall match 93/100Shade match 97/100High 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.
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.
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