Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation 9.5W dupes and alternatives Kylie Cosmetics
4.5 (1,573)·Very deep · Warm · 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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Slightly lighter· Medium rather than light coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
85
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · 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
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for normal skin
Retailer shade note: deep espresso - rich brown skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Same warm undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
87
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · 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: deeper skin with warm, peach undertones
The closest shade to Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation 9.5W (Very deep · Warm · golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 38Y, against Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation in 9.5W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade9.5WClosest shade match38YHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%91#663e24#64381bVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Coverage30%80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared61
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type100%87Combination, normalNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/normal skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 94/100High 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.
Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Deep 35 Warm, against Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation in 9.5W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade9.5WClosest overall alternativeDeep 35 WarmHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%88#663e24#653e1dVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 92/100Shade match 93/100High 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.
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.
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