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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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 127 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
L'Oréal Paris
127 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
49
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15.01 less (43%)

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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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 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    17N VANILLA
    Shade match 97
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (29%)

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 98
    $32SephoraSephora$3 less (9%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/normal skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: neutral natural beige

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 95
    $32SephoraSephora$3 less (9%)

    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
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/normal skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: neutral n-light

    Medium 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

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 127 Neutral, against Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation in 2.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2.5NClosest match127 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#ebcab0#edc9adLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80LightBuildableCloseBuildable 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 · 4 of 5 compared49
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 overall76
Skin type76Combination, normalCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 98/100High 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

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To L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 127 Neutral.

Same or better

  • $15.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. 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 127 Neutral

Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15.01 less (43%)

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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.