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Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint 05 dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Medium tan · 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: Milani Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation Sand

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

Your shade
Make Up For Ever
05Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Milani
Sand
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
$24.03 less (67%)

Your shade $36 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Doll 10 Peptide Bounce Balm Foundation Medium

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
05Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Doll 10
Medium
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
77out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
47
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
33
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$44Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $8 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 · L.A. Girl

    Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation

    Natural
    Shade match 83
    $10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$26 less (72%)

    Matches: Same radiant finishClaims long-wearingNo drying alcohol listed

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28

    Natural Beige
    Shade match 96
    $15.13WalmartWalmart$20.87 less (58%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    25
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    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 05 (Medium tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4C0

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4C0

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $34

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

    4.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4.5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    420N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 420N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Amande

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.8 N

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $32

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

    40.0 Deep Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 40.0 Deep Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    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

Milani Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation in Sand, against Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 05. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade05Closest shade matchSandScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#c2896b#c08c6fLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared28
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull 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 compared40
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 71/100Shade 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 Milani Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation in Sand.

Same or better

  • $24.03 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Full rather than light coverage
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Doll 10 Peptide Bounce Balm Foundation in Medium, against Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 05. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade05Closest overall alternativeMediumScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour90#c2896b#bb8264Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth93Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 3.7
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared47
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull 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 overall33
Skin type33Normal, dry, combinationNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 77/100Shade 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 Doll 10 Peptide Bounce Balm Foundation in Medium.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Full rather than light coverage
  • Not marketed for dry/combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Closest shade match

Milani Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation Sand

Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
$24.03 less (67%)

Your shade $36 at Sephora

WalmartView at Walmart

Closest overall alternative

Doll 10 Peptide Bounce Balm Foundation Medium

Best price
$44Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $8 more

Your shade $36 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

32 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.