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HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation 1N10 Ivory dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

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%).

Closest shade match: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 21 Light Neutral

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

Your shade
Make Up For Ever
1N10 IvoryChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
e.l.f. Cosmetics
21 Light Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$37 less (82%)

Your shade $45 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation N6

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

Your shade
Make Up For Ever
1N10 IvoryChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
N6
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
94out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
64
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$6 less (13%)

Your shade $45 at Sephora

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 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    610 Cebu
    Shade match 96
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$21 less (47%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for light skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 96
    $42SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for fair neutral skin with a subtle pink hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC16
    Shade match 99
    $39SephoraSephora$6 less (13%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: fair light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 95
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 90
    $42SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for very light cool skin with a subtle peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Clinique

    Superpowder Double Face Makeup Foundation

    Matte Neutral
    Shade match 98
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5 less (11%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    23N SAND
    Shade match 96
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20 less (44%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Powder Foundation

    Peru - Light 1
    Shade match 93
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 96
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for light neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 90
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Light with Yellow Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 98
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (9%)

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

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 88
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Fair with Peachy Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    2W Crème Caramel
    Shade match 87
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 87
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Light with Yellow Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    25 Light Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$37 less (82%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Light Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29 less (64%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. Shade match 92
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    CN 40 Cream Chamois
    Shade match 93
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$6 less (13%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · Clinique

    Superpowder Double Face Makeup Foundation

    Matte Medium
    Shade match 91
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5 less (11%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. Shade match 87
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with warm tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. Shade match 89
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutal undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. Shade match 98
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: neutral beige with neutral undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NW13
    Shade match 98
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: very light beige with neutral undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. Shade match 98
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #27 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    WN 38 Sesame
    Shade match 93
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (9%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, warm neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    2C Madeleine
    Shade match 80
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  27. #29 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    17 Light
    Shade match 87
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #30 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NW15
    Shade match 96
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: light beige with neutral undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  29. Shade match 98
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (7%)

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    45
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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The closest shade to Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation 1N10 Ivory (Light medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

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

    1R12

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1R12

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $35

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    25.0 Medium Natural

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    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

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    2

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  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Cedar 3.5

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    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

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  4. 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

  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2N Neutral

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    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

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

    NW13

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW13

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral 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

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 21 Light Neutral, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 1N10 Ivory. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade1N10 IvoryClosest shade match21 Light NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#dfb491#e1b590Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared86
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 overall90
Skin type90Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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

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To e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 21 Light Neutral.

Same or better

  • $37 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N6, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 1N10 Ivory. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade1N10 IvoryClosest overall alternativeN6Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#dfb491#e2b492Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionFairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 compared64
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-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 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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 94/100Shade 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N6.

Same or better

  • $6 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 21 Light Neutral

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$37 less (82%)

Your shade $45 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation N6

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$6 less (13%)

Your shade $45 at Sephora

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.