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CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation Light Medium 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 2N1 Desert Beige

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
Estée Lauder
2N1 Desert Beige
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
87
Depth
88
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

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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. #2 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    13 Light Neutral
    Shade match 90
    $38SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: neutral peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 84
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    0N1 Alabaster
    Shade match 88
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishClaims 36-hour wear

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: lightest with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    17 Light Medium Cool
    Shade match 86
    $38SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: cool rose

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    2C1 Pure Beige
    Shade match 86
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims 36-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light-medium with cool pink-peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    14 Light Medium Warm
    Shade match 84
    $38SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    1W1 Bone
    Shade match 83
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims 36-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    2C0 Cool Vanilla
    Shade match 83
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims 36-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light-medium with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

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

    N18

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade N18

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Vanilla

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Vanilla

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12

  3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Café Au Lait

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Café Au Lait

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Sand

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Sand

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

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

    210

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 210

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Buff Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Buff Beige

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 2N1 Desert Beige, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation in Light Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight MediumClosest match2N1 Desert BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour87#febc99#f3b292Very close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth88LightLightSameDepth difference: 5.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte 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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed36-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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type87Combination, oilyDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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

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To Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 2N1 Desert Beige.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims 36-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Runs slightly deeper
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 20%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 40Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy 2N1 Desert Beige

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

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.