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Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 04P Light dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Very fair · Cool · pink 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: L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation C0.5 Cool Light

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

Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$10.01 less (42%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation 12N Fair Neutral

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

Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
73
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $16 more

Your shade $24 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. Shade match 94
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    12N Fair Neutral
    Shade match 93
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 87
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Yepoda

    The Dewy Day

    2C
    Shade match 98
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    73

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Light shade with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 83
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11.01 less (46%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    40
    Shade match 94
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17.01 less (71%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: fair with rosy peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    fair 6 cn
    Shade match 92
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 04P Light (Very fair · Cool · pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W3

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W3

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $16.99

  2. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    170

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 170

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $30

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    120C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 120C

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $24

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    12B fair beige

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 12B fair beige

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $32

  5. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    005 Ivory

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 005 Ivory

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair

    $10.99

  6. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Crème Brulee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Crème Brulee

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $36

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

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C0.5 Cool Light, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 04P Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade04P LightClosest shade matchC0.5 Cool LightScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#fddac3#fcdac5Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Cool · pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match 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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall68
Skin type68NormalCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 78/100Shade 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 L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C0.5 Cool Light.

Same or better

  • $10.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation in 12N Fair Neutral, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 04P Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade04P LightClosest overall alternative12N Fair NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour91#fddac3#fcdabeVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared80
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim 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 overall73
Skin type73NormalNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation in 12N Fair Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing

Different

  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation C0.5 Cool Light

Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$10.01 less (42%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation 12N Fair Neutral

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $16 more

Your shade $24 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.