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

Very fair · Warm 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 medium coverage, fragrance-free.

  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation Light Beige 118

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

Your shade
IT Cosmetics
LightChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Maybelline
Light Beige 118
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27.01 less (69%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $7.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 08Y

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

Your shade
IT Cosmetics
LightChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Sephora Collection
08Y
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$15 less (38%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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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 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    07Y
    Shade match 97
    $24SephoraSephora$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 94
    $28SephoraSephora$11 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for normal skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: bisque - light golden medium skin with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Sable SF.5
    Shade match 92
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Claims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: extra light with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    05N
    Shade match 89
    $24SephoraSephora$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    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 (Very fair · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Cannelle

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Cannelle

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $36

  2. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    100

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 100

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $12.99

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

    Almond

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

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

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

    185

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 185

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $30

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

    1N00

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1N00

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 02 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 02 W

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $32

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

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in Light Beige 118, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ in Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLightClosest shade matchLight Beige 118Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#f9d9bc#fbdabaLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared34
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome 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 overall43
Skin type43Normal, dryNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 71/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in Light Beige 118.

Same or better

  • $27.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (limonene)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFSPF 50Not listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 08Y, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ in Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLightClosest overall alternative08YScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#f9d9bc#fdd9b9Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · yellowClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
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 · 3 of 5 compared40
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
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, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Liquid Foundation in 08Y.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (limonene)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 50Not listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation Light Beige 118

Match price
$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27.01 less (69%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $7.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 08Y

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$15 less (38%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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.