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Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation 5W dupes and alternatives Kylie Cosmetics

Medium · Warm · peach 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: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 490 Golden Amber

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

Your shade
Kylie Cosmetics
5WChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
490 Golden Amber
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$16.01 less (46%)

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 4WO

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

Your shade
Kylie Cosmetics
5WChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Anastasia Beverly Hills
4WO
Depth and undertone: Medium · Olive · warm olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $35 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 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    11 Medium
    Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7 more

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than light coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 92
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral beige with rosy undertone for light to medium skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC45.5
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: tanned bronze with neutral undertone for dark skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 96
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    46
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 34% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for medium to tan skin with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    245 Radiant Honey
    Shade match 97
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$16.01 less (46%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    46
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    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 5W (Medium · Warm · peach 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

    4W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

  2. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Caramel

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Caramel

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $36

  3. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

  4. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.5

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

    $42

  5. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    380W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 380W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $24

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

    21.0 Medium Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 21.0 Medium Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

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

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 490 Golden Amber, against Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation in 5W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5WClosest shade match490 Golden AmberScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#d0976c#d29769Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · peachWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall61
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull 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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall43
Longevity2012-hour wear32-hour wearDifferent32-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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
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 80/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 490 Golden Amber.

Same or better

  • $16.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Full rather than light coverage
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 4WO, against Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation in 5W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5WClosest overall alternative4WOScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour94#d0976c#cc986bVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone80Warm · peachOlive · warm oliveSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall67
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull 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 compared100
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 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 overall87
Skin type87Combination, normalNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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 Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 4WO.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Olive rather than warm undertone
  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than light coverage
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 20%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 490 Golden Amber

Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$16.01 less (46%)

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 4WO

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $35 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.