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CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation Tan Cool dupes and alternatives IT Cosmetics

Medium · Cool 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: IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation Tan Cool

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

Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW43

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

The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW43
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Same price

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 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    3R50 Cool Cinnamon
    Shade match 88
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No SPF

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

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No SPF

    Retailer shade note: tan skin tones with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW44
    Shade match 85
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo SPF

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: rich tawny with neutral undertones for medium to dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    31P Tan
    Shade match 90
    $24SephoraSephora$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    0

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: tan, pink undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW25
    Shade match 90
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 87
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 85
    $38SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for combination skinNo SPF

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$24.41 less (63%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC45
    Shade match 83
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 72
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No SPF

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 76
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation Tan Cool (Medium · Cool 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

    NW30

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW30

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    12 Tan-Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 12 Tan-Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Cool undertone

    $36

  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Peanut Butter 6.7 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Peanut Butter 6.7 Red

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $31

  4. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4C1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4C1

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $34

  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Chestnut

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Chestnut

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $36

  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    400 Caramel

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 400 Caramel

    • Very close colour
    • Medium

    $15.99

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

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Tan Cool, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation in Tan Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTan CoolClosest shade matchTan CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#da8859#da8a5cLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedTanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 · 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 overall76
Skin type76Combination, oilyNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Tan Cool.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • SPF 50 instead of SPF 40

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

27 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 26%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (limonene)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 40SPF 50
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW43, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation in Tan Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTan CoolClosest overall alternativeNW43Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour86#da8859#d79061Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 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, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 91/100High 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW43.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 40Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation Tan Cool

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW43

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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.