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Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint 03 dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Fair · Warm · yellow 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: Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 104W Silk

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

Your shade
Make Up For Ever
03Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
104W Silk
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $36 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Light 6

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
03Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Pat McGrath Labs
Light 6
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
83
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $33 more

Your shade $36 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 Natural Radiance Foundation

    730 Isla
    Shade match 92
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12 less (33%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 95
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: for light skin with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 95
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light yellow

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Light Warm
    Shade match 91
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 83
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $33 more

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation

    50 Golden Beige
    Shade match 95
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$17.01 less (47%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 93
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    Y4
    Shade match 92
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $19 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for normal/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for normal/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: light yellow

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · L'Oréal Paris

    Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation

    45 Golden Vanilla
    Shade match 93
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$17.01 less (47%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    13N
    Shade match 86
    $24SephoraSephora$12 less (33%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 86
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $3.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: very light neutral skin with subtle yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    14O
    Shade match 86
    $24SephoraSephora$12 less (33%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    LN4
    Shade match 84
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light neutral 4

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Make Up For Ever

    Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation

    110N Travertine
    Shade match 85
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: for light skin with golden neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 91
    $16.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$19.01 less (53%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint 03 (Fair · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 2

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

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

    NC15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC15

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  3. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    122

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 122

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

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

    Shortbread

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

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

  6. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Fair 1.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Fair 1.5W

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

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

Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 104W Silk, against Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 03. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade03Closest shade match104W SilkScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#fac693#f7c592Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 84/100Shade 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 Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 104W Silk.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Listed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light 6, against Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 03. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade03Closest overall alternativeLight 6Score
Shade match55% of overall83
Colour88#fac693#edc192Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth93FairLightCloseDepth difference: 3.6
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65Warm · yellowNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 83/100Medium 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 Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light 6.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Listed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 104W Silk

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $36 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Light 6

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $33 more

Your shade $36 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.