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Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation 1WN dupes and alternatives Kylie Cosmetics

Very fair · 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: Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation WN 16 Buff

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

Your shade
Kylie Cosmetics
1WNChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Clinique
WN 16 Buff
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Fair 2 Neutral

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

Your shade
Kylie Cosmetics
1WNChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Smashbox
Fair 2 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
94
Wear (Wear & performance)
91
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Best price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $6 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 92
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    F1WARM
    Shade match 93
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (29%)

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

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    1 Neutral
    Shade match 92
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fairest with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Fièra Cosmetics

    All-in-Wonder Concealer + Foundation

    Bisque
    Shade match 94
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $10 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishMedium rather than light coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: light with soft peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 96
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: very fair, warm-neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 95
    $63SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair to light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 94
    $63SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Mindoro SF.25
    Shade match 91
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: extra light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 94
    $68SephoraSephoraCosts $33 more

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

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Fair peach undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 92
    $63SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

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

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair to light with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 94
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    77
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: fair-neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Fair Ivory LN2
    Shade match 92
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    0.5N
    Shade match 92
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Haleys Beauty

    Re-form Luminous Skin Foundation

    2.15 Fair/Light Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishMedium rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/normal skin

    Retailer shade note: 2.15 Fair/Light Neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    W0.5 Warm Light
    Shade match 93
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$21.01 less (60%)

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

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 30% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. Shade match 96
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishMedium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair yellow

    High confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    130 Versatile Porcelaine Divoire I (N)
    Shade match 87
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: matte sand

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    15 Fair Neutral
    Shade match 93
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$16.01 less (46%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    High confidence· Digital match

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  19. Shade match 82
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  20. Shade match 81
    $34SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/normal skin

    Retailer shade note: pink undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation 1WN (Very fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    Swan

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

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    00 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 00 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Madeleine

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Madeleine

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N2

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N2

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  5. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    1W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 1W

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $30

  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    100W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 100W

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $24

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

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in WN 16 Buff, against Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation in 1WN. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade1WNClosest shade matchWN 16 BuffScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#fae1cb#f3dbc6Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionFairVery fairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall82
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type87Combination, normalNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​normal skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 97/100High 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 Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in WN 16 Buff.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims colour stability
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Fair 2 Neutral, against Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation in 1WN. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade1WNClosest overall alternativeFair 2 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour91#fae1cb#f9dbc1Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall94
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared91
Longevity8012-hour wear16-hour wearClose16-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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 overall76
Skin type76Combination, normalCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal skin
Overall match 91/100Shade 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 Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Fair 2 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 16-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation WN 16 Buff

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Fair 2 Neutral

Best price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $6 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

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.