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

Fair · Neutral 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: Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation Swan

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

Your shade
IT Cosmetics
Neutral MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Too Faced
Swan
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $10 more

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
Neutral MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Dior
2.5N
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
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. #3 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    710 Maricao
    Shade match 95
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 96
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageContains drying alcoholNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair-light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    1Y08 - Warm Porcelain
    Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for fair to light skin with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    LC2.5
    Shade match 88
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light cool 2.5

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Fair Light 5 Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    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 light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 97
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

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

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Extra light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 87
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageContains drying alcohol

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

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 91
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (51%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colour

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 90
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (51%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colour

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 98
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

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

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 93
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

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

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Birch 1

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Birch 1

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $39

  2. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    2 Fair

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 2 Fair

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $42

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Very Fair 0.5N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Very Fair 0.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $31

  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Tiramisu

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Tiramisu

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    11.0 Light Nude

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 11.0 Light Nude

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation in Swan, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ in Neutral Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNeutral MediumClosest shade matchSwanScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#efc9b0#eec9aeLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery fairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared54
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 · 4 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
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, dryNormal, dryBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 78/100Shade 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 Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation in Swan.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (limonene)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 50Not listed
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 Neutral Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNeutral MediumClosest overall alternative2.5NScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#efc9b0#f5cdb2Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth96FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 86/100Shade 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 Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in 2.5N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • 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

Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation Swan

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $10 more

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

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.