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CC+ Airbrush Perfecting Powder Foundation Medium dupes and alternatives IT Cosmetics

Fair

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: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 15N Light

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

Your shade
IT Cosmetics
MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Sephora Collection
15N Light
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$18 less (43%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation Vanilla Bean

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

Your shade
IT Cosmetics
MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
J.Cat Beauty
Vanilla Bean
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$3.89Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$38.11 less (91%)

Your shade $42 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. #3 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW20
    Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 88
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry/normal skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with warm-golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    N5
    Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. Shade match 88
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry/normal skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    600 Cairo
    Shade match 87
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (43%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for light skin w/ neutral warm undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Salzburg - Light 3.5
    Shade match 86
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: L3.5 - light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    22N Light Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $42SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to IT Cosmetics CC+ Airbrush Perfecting Powder Foundation Medium (Fair) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Marron Glacé

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Marron Glacé

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

  2. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    020 Sand

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 020 Sand

    • Looks identical
    • Fair

    $10.99

  3. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1N10

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1N10

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Sand

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Sand

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

  5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    120

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 120

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $12.99

  6. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    C4

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C4

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $16.99

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

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 15N Light, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Airbrush Perfecting Powder Foundation in Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMediumClosest shade match15N LightScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour96#f9c49a#fac79bLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall20
Skin type20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 15N Light.

Same or better

  • $18 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, no siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation in Vanilla Bean, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Airbrush Perfecting Powder Foundation in Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMediumClosest overall alternativeVanilla BeanScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour90#f9c49a#f5bc8dVery close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth93FairLightCloseDepth difference: 3.6
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutral · neutral goldenSome differencecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
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 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 J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation in Vanilla Bean.

Same or better

  • $38.11 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 15N Light

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$18 less (43%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation Vanilla Bean

Best price
$3.89Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$38.11 less (91%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.