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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%).

Only showing matches made for sensitive skin, with medium coverage.

  • 1 match has no coverage listed and is not shown.
  • 2 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick Medium Neutral

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
Ulta Beauty Collection
Medium Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
97
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

Closest overall alternative: Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 270 Light 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
Haus Labs
270 Light Medium
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
62
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $16 more

Your shade $36 at Sephora

More matches

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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. Shade match 91
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium-deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 83
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Medium
    Shade match 92
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% 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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  4. Shade match 88
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium-deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 88
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims 24-hour wearClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium - deep with cool red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Medium Cool
    Shade match 88
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20 less (56%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 85
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    400 Medium Deep
    Shade match 84
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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

  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

  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

  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Amande

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  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

  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

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 Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Medium Neutral, 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 matchMedium NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#c2896b#c18e6eVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 · 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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Medium Neutral.

Same or better

  • $20 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. 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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 270 Light 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 alternative270 Light MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#c2896b#c28f70Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium tanMediumCloseDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 270 Light Medium.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for combination skin

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 siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Listed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick Medium Neutral

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

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

Closest overall alternative

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 270 Light Medium

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $16 more

Your shade $36 at Sephora

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.