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Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick Barley 3.5N dupes and alternatives LIXR Beauty

Light · 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%).

Closest shade match: CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 Medium Light

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

The match
CoverGirl
Medium Light
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$15.13WalmartWalmart
$20.87 less (58%)

Your shade $36 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation LM1COOL

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

The match
about-face
LM1COOL
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
93out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$11 less (31%)

Your shade $36 at Sephora · 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. #3 · Temptu

    Perfect Canvas Foundation

    2.5C Cream
    Shade match 89
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2 less (6%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair-to-light shade with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$6 less (17%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$6 less (17%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 91
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for light skintones with neutral peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 98
    $30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$6 less (17%)

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

    Differences: Light-medium rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claimNot marketed for dry/combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light-medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light-medium rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry/combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Light+ Cool 180
    Shade match 87
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Light+ with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 97
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: No long-wear claimNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 96
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 95
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light with peachy neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 86
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for light skintones with cool rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · L'Oréal Paris

    Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint

    120 Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $16.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$19.01 less (53%)

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

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    77
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 90
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 95
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $36 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Doll 10

    Doll Skin Genius Serum Skin Tint

    Fair/Light
    Shade match 96
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: No long-wear claimNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Fair with balanced neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 89
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C3 Cool Light Medium
    Shade match 88
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22.01 less (61%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F4C
    Shade match 86
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22 less (61%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a cool pink undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. Shade match 93
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $34 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    2.5
    Shade match 90
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. Shade match 91
    $64SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. Shade match 96
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

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

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    77
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Light with Pinky Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. Shade match 88
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for fair cool skin with a subtle peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. Shade match 96
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $10 more

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

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claimNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Fair with balanced neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Medium to Tan Warm
    Shade match 89
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20 less (56%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #27 · Dior

    Forever Skin Glow Foundation

    3CR Cool Rosy
    Shade match 89
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colour

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with cool rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. Shade match 87
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $33 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light-medium shade, rosy undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #29 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Cool Beige (C-046)
    Shade match 87
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Light to medium, cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. Shade match 95
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    59
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  29. #31 · L'Oréal Paris

    Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint

    C140
    Shade match 87
    $16.99CVSCVS$19.01 less (53%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    77
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  30. #32 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    1N06 Porcelain
    Shade match 97
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    49
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair skin tones with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  31. #33 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    N4.5
    Shade match 97
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    30

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: fair light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick Barley 3.5N (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Buff Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Buff Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    130N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 130N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

  3. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    1N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 1N1

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $34

  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Willow 2.3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Willow 2.3

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $39

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

    N12

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade N12

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  6. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Light Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 in Medium Light, against LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick in Barley 3.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBarley 3.5NClosest shade matchMedium LightScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e5b79e#e3b79eLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared52
Finishnot comparableNot listedMatteNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Dry, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade 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 CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 in Medium Light.

Same or better

  • $20.87 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Adds SPF 28

Different

  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Baseno siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 28
OverlapUnknown-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in LM1COOL, against LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick in Barley 3.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBarley 3.5NClosest overall alternativeLM1COOLScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour96#e5b79e#e8b59aLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65NeutralCool · pinkSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finishnot comparableNot listedNaturalNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 overall90
Skin type90Dry, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 93/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in LM1COOL.

Same or better

  • $11 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Baseno siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth unknown-based; silicone none vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 Medium Light

Best price
$15.13WalmartWalmart
$20.87 less (58%)

Your shade $36 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation LM1COOL

Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$11 less (31%)

Your shade $36 at Sephora · 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.