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CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ Light Medium dupes and alternatives IT Cosmetics

Very fair · Cool · pink 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: IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum Fair Light

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

Your shade
IT Cosmetics
Light MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
IT Cosmetics
Fair Light
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
91
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 2.5N

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

Your shade
IT Cosmetics
Light MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Dior
2.5N
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
85
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $16 more

Your shade $39 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 91
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: light with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 89
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair-light rosy neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Dior

    Forever Skin Glow Foundation

    1N Neutral
    Shade match 82
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with neutral tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. Shade match 81
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$21.01 less (54%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Sephora Collection

    Reveal The Real 12HR Soft Radiant Skin Tint

    110 P
    Shade match 92
    $24SephoraSephora$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than full coverageContains drying alcoholNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #8 · Fièra Cosmetics

    All-in-Wonder Concealer + Foundation

    Beige
    Shade match 83
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. #9 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    710 Maricao
    Shade match 79
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ Light Medium (Very fair · Cool · pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    2C

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 2C

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $30

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

    160

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 160

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $30

  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Stone 1.3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Stone 1.3

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

  4. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Cream Puff

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Cream Puff

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

  5. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    150C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 150C

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $24

  6. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Affogato

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Affogato

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $36

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

IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum in Fair Light, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ in Light Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight MediumClosest shade matchFair LightScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#fed2b9#f9d1beVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Cool · pinkCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product 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 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
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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Normal, dryDry, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum in Fair Light.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for normal skin
  • SPF 40 instead of SPF 50

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

18 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (limonene)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 50SPF 40
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in 2.5N, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ in Light Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight MediumClosest overall alternative2.5NScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour91#fed2b9#f5cdb2Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth95Very fairFairCloseDepth difference: 3.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65Cool · pinkNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant 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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared40
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type87Normal, dryNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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 Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in 2.5N.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Contains alcohol
  • SPF 20 instead of SPF 50

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, low silicone
FragranceListed (limonene)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFSPF 50SPF 20
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs low

Where to buy

Closest shade match

IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum Fair Light

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 2.5N

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $16 more

Your shade $39 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.