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CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum Medium dupes and alternatives IT Cosmetics

Fair · Warm · yellow 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 Illumination SPF 50+ Medium

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

The match
IT Cosmetics
Medium
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
100
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: Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C 118

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

The match
Maybelline
118
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Overall match
93out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$21.01 less (54%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $13.98 at Walmart

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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 89
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: cool to neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: warm to neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 96
    $11.19$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$27.81 less (71%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 97
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $13 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    28

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    101.5 Ivory Buff
    Shade match 90
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24.01 less (62%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    30

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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

    Matches: Claims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearingNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    N5
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: rosy beige with neutral undertones for light to medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation

    4N1 Shell Beige
    Shade match 87
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims not settling into linesClaims colour stability

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Monika Blunder Beauty

    Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer

    Shade: 2 Zwei
    Shade match 40
    $26$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$13 less (33%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Described as fair, yours as mediumFull rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as fair, yours as medium · Full rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Fair, Soft Warm Pink Undertones

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as fair, yours as medium

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum Medium (Fair · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Macadamia

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Macadamia

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $36

  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 05 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 05 W

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  3. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5.4

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.4

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    35H medium honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 35H medium honey

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

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

    Medium Peach

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Medium Peach

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $8

  6. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    C4

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C4

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $16.99

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 Illumination SPF 50+ in Medium, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum in Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMediumClosest shade matchMediumScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#f2c8a7#f4c7a7Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match 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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall30
Skin type30Dry, oily, sensitiveNormal, dryBoth marketed for dry 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 IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ in Medium.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • SPF 50 instead of SPF 40

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

18 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (limonene)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 40SPF 50
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C in 118, against IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum in Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMediumClosest overall alternative118Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#f2c8a7#edc6a6Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared80
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Dry, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 93/100Shade 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 Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C in 118.

Same or better

  • $21.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Contains alcohol denat.
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ Medium

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C 118

Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$21.01 less (54%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $13.98 at Walmart

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.