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Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint 04 dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

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Closest shade match: Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Medium Warm

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

Your shade
Make Up For Ever
04Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Medium Warm
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20 less (56%)

Your shade $36 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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Closest overall alternative: Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 7

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
04Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Hourglass
7
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $24 more

Your shade $36 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 · ILIA

    Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick

    14W Maple
    Shade match 98
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Light-medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Fair 40 W
    Shade match 96
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

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

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% 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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  3. #5 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    4
    Shade match 97
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

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

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    W5 Warm Medium
    Shade match 98
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22.01 less (61%)

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

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Fenty Beauty

    Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation

    265
    Shade match 91
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    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
    91
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: warm olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    206W
    Shade match 92
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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 · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for light medium skintones with warm olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    355 Bisque (C)
    Shade match 91
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    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 04 (Light medium · Warm · golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Fawn 4.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Fawn 4.5

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    23.5 Medium Amber

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 23.5 Medium Amber

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC25

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC25

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3W Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3W Warm

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · yellow undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5

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

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    3W1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 3W1

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Medium Warm, against Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 04. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade04Closest shade matchMedium WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#dea77c#dea77aLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall42
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Medium Warm.

Same or better

  • $20 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 20%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 7, against Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 04. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade04Closest overall alternative7Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#dea77c#e2aa82Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 7.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Medium Warm

Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20 less (56%)

Your shade $36 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 7

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $24 more

Your shade $36 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.