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Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation 2.5N dupes and alternatives Kylie Cosmetics

Fair · Neutral 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form, without talc.

  • 5 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation 3 Neutral

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Kylie Cosmetics
2.5NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Charlotte Tilbury
3 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
96
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $17 more

Your shade $35 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. #2 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    4 Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $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
    96
    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: fair to medium with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    3 W
    Shade match 91
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 97
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $34 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    1 C
    Shade match 87
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 92
    $63SephoraSephoraCosts $28 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
    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: light to medium with neutral-peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 88
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $34 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair rosy

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 88
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 30% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 88
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims colour stability

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · 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 cool undertones

    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 2.5N (Fair · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    11.0 Light Nude

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 11.0 Light Nude

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Bisque 1.8

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Bisque 1.8

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $39

  3. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    1N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 1N

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $38

  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $42

  5. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 04 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 04 N

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

    $32

  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Meringue 2.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Meringue 2.1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $31

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation in 3 Neutral, against Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation in 2.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2.5NClosest match3 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#ebcab0#e5c6adLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth96FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 · 3 of 5 compared72
Longevity8012-hour wear16-hour wearClose16-hour wear claimed against 12-hour 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type87Combination, normalNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​normal skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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 Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation in 3 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 16-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

14 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 28%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy 3 Neutral

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $17 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

33 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.