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

Medium light · 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%).

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Closest shade match: Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 6

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

Your shade
IT Cosmetics
TanChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Hourglass
6
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $21 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1N14 - 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
TanChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
1N14 - Beige
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $10 more

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. Shade match 87
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 87
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo SPF

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

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · 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 90
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    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
    90
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    5
    Shade match 86
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · 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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  5. #7 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    11.5N
    Shade match 87
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims long-wearingClaims colour stability

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

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. Shade match 86
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Warm Nude

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Warm Nude

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  2. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    05 Fair Peach

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 05 Fair Peach

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

    $32

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3WP Warm Peach

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3WP Warm Peach

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

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

    Natural Beige

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

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    140

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 140

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Drift 3.8

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Drift 3.8

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

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

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 6, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ in Tan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTanClosest shade match6Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#d4a88d#d8a789Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
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 overall76
Skin type76Normal, dryNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 6.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • 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)

14 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. 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

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 1N14 - Beige, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ in Tan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTanClosest overall alternative1N14 - BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour98#d4a88d#d7a98eLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65WarmNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type87Normal, dryNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 1N14 - Beige.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceListed (limonene)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 50Not listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 6

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $21 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1N14 - Beige

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $10 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView 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.