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True Skin Serum Foundation Maraca SF9 dupes and alternatives ILIA

Medium · Neutral · neutral golden 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%).

Only showing matches with full coverage.

Closest shade match: Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation Rich Sand

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

The match
Milani
Rich Sand
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
$44.03 less (79%)

Your shade $56 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Juvia's Place I am Magic Powder Foundation Nicaragua - Medium 3

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

The match
Juvia's Place
Nicaragua - Medium 3
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
61
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Best price
$20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$36 less (64%)

Your shade $56 at Sephora

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 95
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (18%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: tanned neutral beige with peach undertone for medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    245 Radiant Honey
    Shade match 91
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$37.01 less (66%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims transfer resistance

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 88
    $63Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Luminous rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Luminous · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Luminous rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 88
    $63Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Luminous rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Luminous · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Luminous rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC45.5
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$17 less (30%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: tanned bronze with neutral undertone for dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Wet n Wild

    PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation

    Buff Bisque
    Shade match 87
    $5.24$7.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$50.76 less (91%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$41.41 less (74%)

    Matches: Claims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearingAdds SPF 15

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NW25
    Shade match 84
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (18%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NW40
    Shade match 84
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (18%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: toasted beige with rosy undertone for medium to dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Maraca SF9 (Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  2. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Golden

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

  3. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    385

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 385

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    47H tan-deep honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 47H tan-deep honey

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  6. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 114 Golden

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 114 Golden

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

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

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation in Rich Sand, against ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Maraca SF9. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMaraca SF9Closest shade matchRich SandScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#d29871#d29872Looks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared61
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared80
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 overall50
Skin type50Normal, dry, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 84/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation in Rich Sand.

Same or better

  • $44.03 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basehigh siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Juvia's Place I am Magic Powder Foundation in Nicaragua - Medium 3, against ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Maraca SF9. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMaraca SF9Closest overall alternativeNicaragua - Medium 3Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour93#d29871#ce936fVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth96MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared61
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​sensitive skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Juvia's Place I am Magic Powder Foundation in Nicaragua - Medium 3.

Same or better

  • $36 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basehigh siliconeNo ingredient list
FragranceNot listedNo ingredient list
Drying alcoholNot listedNo ingredient list
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation Rich Sand

Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
$44.03 less (79%)

Your shade $56 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Juvia's Place I am Magic Powder Foundation Nicaragua - Medium 3

Best price
$20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$36 less (64%)

Your shade $56 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.