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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW15 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Light medium · 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 match: Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 35N Medium Neutral

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW15Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Tarte
35N Medium Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 05

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW15Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
LORAC
05
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
63
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1 less (3%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · 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. #3 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    O 16
    Shade match 89
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7.90 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    250 Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (49%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Toasted Coconut 240N
    Shade match 96
    $37SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

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

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Light-Medium skin with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    2C Madeleine
    Shade match 80
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 16-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    73
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    35H Medium Honey
    Shade match 87
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Light Tones
    Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$24.41 less (63%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Cream Puff 260W
    Shade match 90
    $37SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Light-Medium skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Light To Medium Warm
    Shade match 86
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · RMS Beauty

    ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation

    33.5
    Shade match 89
    $59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $20 more

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: warm tawny peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    481 Cool Sand
    Shade match 89
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (51%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Cheesecake 250G
    Shade match 87
    $37SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Light-Medium skin with a golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    455 Natural Buff
    Shade match 87
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    24 Light
    Shade match 87
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    51
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light with warm yellow undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation

    Light Medium Warm 1
    Shade match 87
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim 12-hour wearBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    40
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Smashbox

    Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25

    Light Medium
    Shade match 94
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    40
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: light-medium with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation

    Medium Warm 1
    Shade match 85
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim 12-hour wearBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    40
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW15 (Light medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

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

    NC17

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC17

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

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    Light/Medium 2.5N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Light/Medium 2.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

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    3.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3.5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

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    Golden

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

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

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

    5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

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    Medium 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 1

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $22

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  6. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    6 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 6 Medium

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $36

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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

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 35N Medium Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW15. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW15Closest shade match35N Medium NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#ecb17f#edb081Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared74
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 35N Medium Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 05, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW15. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW15Closest overall alternative05Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour96#ecb17f#ecb481Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65NeutralWarm · goldenSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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 LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 05.

Same or better

  • $1 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high
View full match

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 35N Medium Neutral

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 05

Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1 less (3%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · 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.