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Aquasurance Compact Foundation Medium Beige dupes and alternatives J.Cat Beauty

Medium 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%).

Closest shade match: Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation BD111

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

Your shade
J.Cat Beauty
Medium BeigeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Chanel
BD111
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $65.01 more

Your shade $15.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C6

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

Your shade
J.Cat Beauty
Medium BeigeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
C6
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
55
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $23.01 more

Your shade $15.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView 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 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC45
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $23.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: bronze with golden undertone for dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    C5
    Shade match 97
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $23.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Tan Warm
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $23.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $23.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light brown shade with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    44H Tan Honey
    Shade match 89
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $26.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC25
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $23.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: light medium with golden peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW18
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $23.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    C4.5
    Shade match 94
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $23.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    37G Medium-Tan Golden
    Shade match 88
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $26.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneMatte rather than natural finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan skin with very warm, golden or olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    250 Radiant Sand
    Shade match 93
    $14.99TargetTarget$1 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Laura Geller

    Double Take Baked Full Coverage Foundation

    Golden Medium
    Shade match 87
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $22.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: for medium to olive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW40
    Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $23.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: toasted beige with rosy undertones for medium to dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    322
    Shade match 94
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to J.Cat Beauty Aquasurance Compact Foundation Medium Beige (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. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC27

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC27

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

  2. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    130

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 130

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

    $12.99

  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.3 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.3 N

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

    $32

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

    Warm Beige

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $36

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Topaz 7

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Topaz 7

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

  6. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11.5 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 11.5 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm 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

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in BD111, against J.Cat Beauty Aquasurance Compact Foundation in Medium Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium BeigeClosest shade matchBD111Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#e39e6e#e8a16eLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.8
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 compared70
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
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
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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 overall50
Skin type50Not publishedCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 79/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in BD111.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C6, against J.Cat Beauty Aquasurance Compact Foundation in Medium Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium BeigeClosest overall alternativeC6Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour98#e39e6e#e3a06fLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
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 compared55
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
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall50
Skin type50Not publishedNormal, combination, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 83/100Shade 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C6.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation BD111

Match price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $65.01 more

Your shade $15.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C6

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $23.01 more

Your shade $15.99 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.