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

Light medium · Warm · golden 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: Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Medium Warm 1

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

Your shade
IT Cosmetics
RichChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Clinique
Medium Warm 1
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $10 more

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

Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint 04

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

Your shade
IT Cosmetics
RichChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
04
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
72
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Best price
$36SephoraSephora
$3 less (8%)

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 · ILIA

    Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

    Shela ST8
    Shade match 92
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    59
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: Light-medium with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 96
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than full coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    59
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. Shade match 96
    $50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishLight rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    49
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: MD1 - Medium-deep with warm undertones, and a golden tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Graham Cracker 4.1 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Graham Cracker 4.1 Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.8 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.8 W

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

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

    NC25

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC25

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Sucre D'orge

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Sucre D'orge

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

  5. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    8.5 Medium-Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 8.5 Medium-Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $36

  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4W Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4W Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · yellow undertone

    $42

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

Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Medium Warm 1, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ in Rich. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeRichClosest shade matchMedium Warm 1Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#e6ac7f#e7aa7bLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared39
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage20FullLightDifferentLight 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 · 4 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
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
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Normal, dryCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry skin
Overall match 72/100Shade 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 Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Medium Warm 1.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Light rather than full coverage
  • Not marketed for normal skin
  • SPF 45 instead of SPF 50

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. 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 50SPF 45
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 04, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ in Rich. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeRichClosest overall alternative04Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour94#e6ac7f#dea77cVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth95Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 3.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared72
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage40FullLightDifferentLight 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, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 04.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Light rather than full coverage
  • Contains alcohol denat.
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (limonene)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFSPF 50Not listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Medium Warm 1

Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $10 more

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

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint 04

Best price
$36SephoraSephora
$3 less (8%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView 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.