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

Light · 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%).

Only showing matches made for normal skin, with medium coverage.

  • 1 match has no coverage listed and is not shown.
  • 2 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation 305N

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

Your shade
IT Cosmetics
Neutral TanChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Lancôme
305N
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 2N1 Desert Beige

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 TanChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Estée Lauder
2N1 Desert Beige
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
50
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $16 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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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 97
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Tavarua SF2
    Shade match 96
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close 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
    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: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 97
    $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
    97
    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: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Fièra Cosmetics

    All-in-Wonder Concealer + Foundation

    Sand
    Shade match 90
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light-medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. Shade match 98
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 96
    $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
    96
    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: Light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 93
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    20 Light Cool
    Shade match 90
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims long-wearingClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. #11 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    Classic Ivory
    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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  10. 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: moderately fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  11. #13 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    4 Warm
    Shade match 90
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectClaims 16-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  12. #14 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    227 GOLDEN BEIGE
    Shade match 90
    $14.78WalmartWalmart$24.22 less (62%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colour

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    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: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · 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+ Neutral Tan (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    14.5 Light Buff

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 14.5 Light Buff

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    1.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 1.5

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Honey 1.7 Beige

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Honey 1.7 Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    2N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 2N

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $38

  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1.5 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW13

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW13

    • Very close colour
    • Light · 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

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation in 305N, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ in Neutral Tan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNeutral TanClosest shade match305NScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e5be9f#e5bfa2Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome 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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Normal, dryNormal, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation in 305N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.
  • SPF 27 instead of SPF 50

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (limonene)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFSPF 50SPF 27
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 2N1 Desert Beige, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ in Neutral Tan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNeutral TanClosest overall alternative2N1 Desert BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#e5be9f#ecc3a5Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth95LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
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 · none of 5 comparable50
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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type87Normal, dryNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 2N1 Desert Beige.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage

Different

  • SPF 45 instead of SPF 50

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (limonene)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 50SPF 45
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation 305N

Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 2N1 Desert Beige

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $16 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.