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Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation 2C dupes and alternatives Kylie Cosmetics

Fair · Cool · pink 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: Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation LC2.5

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

Your shade
Kylie Cosmetics
2CChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Yves Saint Laurent
LC2.5
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Fair Light 5 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
2CChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Smashbox
Fair Light 5 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
94
Wear (Wear & performance)
91
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $6 more

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

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 96
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $4.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair cool skin with pink undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 97
    $28SephoraSephora$7 less (20%)

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: vanilla - fair skin with pink undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 98
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $34 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    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 rosy

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    240 Versatile Rose Clair II (C)
    Shade match 98
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · 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 rose

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Porcelain LP4
    Shade match 96
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    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: fair with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Doll 10

    Peptide Blur Stick Foundation

    Fair/Light
    Shade match 97
    $44Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Fair Beige, Very Fair Complexion with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    220 Versatile Buff II (C)
    Shade match 91
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch 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
    91
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 88
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $34 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool 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: Neutral rather than cool 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: light neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation 2C (Fair · Cool · pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    1C

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

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $38

  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW11

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW11

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    120C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 120C

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $24

  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Crème Brulee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Crème Brulee

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $36

  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    20B light

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 20B light

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $32

  6. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1R02

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1R02

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $35

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

Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in LC2.5, against Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation in 2C. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2CClosest shade matchLC2.5Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#eccbb3#edcbb2Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall67
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
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 compared61
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 overall50
Skin type50Combination, normalNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 99/100High 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 Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in LC2.5.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for combination skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, low silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs low

Why the closest overall alternative works

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Fair Light 5 Neutral, against Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation in 2C. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2CClosest overall alternativeFair Light 5 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour95#eccbb3#f3cfb7Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth96FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65Cool · pinkNeutralSome differencefrom 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 89/100Shade match 87/100High 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 Light 5 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • 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

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone

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

Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation LC2.5

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Fair Light 5 Neutral

Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $6 more

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

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.