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CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation Medium dupes and alternatives IT Cosmetics

Light · Neutral · neutral 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%).

Only showing matches with a matte finish, in liquid form.

  • 7 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation True Beige 222

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

The match
Maybelline
True Beige 222
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27.01 less (69%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $7.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 40 Cream Chamois

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

The match
Clinique
CN 40 Cream Chamois
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Match price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

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

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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 93
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

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

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with warm tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    Light Beige
    Shade match 93
    $9.29WalmartWalmart$29.71 less (76%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 98
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skinContains drying alcoholNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Fair with Pinky Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 95
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skinContains drying alcoholNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Light with Peachy Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    N4
    Shade match 94
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair with soft peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

    47N Tan-Teep Neutral
    Shade match 85
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneContains listed fragranceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW13
    Shade match 93
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. Shade match 94
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skinContains drying alcoholNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Peachy Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. Shade match 93
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skinContains drying alcoholNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Light with Peachy Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. Shade match 93
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for very light warm skin with a yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Pure Beige 235
    Shade match 97
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  12. #14 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Buff Beige 130
    Shade match 96
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    1N0

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 1N0

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

    $34

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3 Warm Peach

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

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

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

    Light Ivory

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

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

    $8

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

    NC14.5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC14.5

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

    $30

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

    Golden Beige

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

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

  6. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    6.5 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 6.5 Medium

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

    $36

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

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in True Beige 222, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation in Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMediumClosest shade matchTrue Beige 222Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#eab998#ebba96Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared74
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 · 2 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
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 overall43
Skin type43Combination, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade 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 Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in True Beige 222.

Same or better

  • $27.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for combination skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 19%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFSPF 40Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 40 Cream Chamois, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation in Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMediumClosest overall alternativeCN 40 Cream ChamoisScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#eab998#e2b595Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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 type87Combination, oilyCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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 Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 40 Cream Chamois.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Contains alcohol denat.
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFSPF 40Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation True Beige 222

Match price
$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27.01 less (69%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $7.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 40 Cream Chamois

Match price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.