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

Medium · 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%).

Closest shade match: Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 47S Tan-Deep Sand

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

The match
Tarte
47S Tan-Deep Sand
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
91
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 more

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

Closest overall alternative: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 5N2 Amber Honey

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

The match
Estée Lauder
5N2 Amber Honey
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Match price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $13 more

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

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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 88
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

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

    Differences: No SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No SPF

    Retailer shade note: MD3.15 - medium-deep to deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 87
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No SPF

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No SPF

    Retailer shade note: MD3.5 - medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. Shade match 85
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageContains listed fragranceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Contains listed fragrance · 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 Rich (Medium · 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

    4N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4N1

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $34

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

    NW40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW40

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    144

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 144

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

    $12.99

  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Maple 8.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Maple 8.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $31

  6. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    18W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 18W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm 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

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 47S Tan-Deep Sand, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation in Rich. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeRichClosest shade match47S Tan-Deep SandScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour91#d58852#cd895aVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 0.9
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 compared73
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable 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 · 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 overall76
Skin type76Combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade 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 Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 47S Tan-Deep Sand.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 40Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 5N2 Amber Honey, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation in Rich. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeRichClosest overall alternative5N2 Amber HoneyScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour96#d58852#d48b54Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 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 overall87
Skin type87Combination, oilyCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 5N2 Amber Honey.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 40Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 47S Tan-Deep Sand

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 more

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

Closest overall alternative

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 5N2 Amber Honey

Match price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $13 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.