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Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 10.5Y Light dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

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: L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation 50 Golden Beige

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

Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5.01 less (21%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Light Medium Neutral Warm 190

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

The match
Kosas
Light Medium Neutral Warm 190
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
73
Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $21 more

Your shade $24 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 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$9.41 less (39%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    68

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 95
    $15.13WalmartWalmart$8.87 less (37%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 93
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: moderately fair, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 97
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    47
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with a warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation

    Light Beige
    Shade match 97
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$12.01 less (50%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    28
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    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 10.5Y Light (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

    Light 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Light 1

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

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

    NC11.5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC11.5

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

  3. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1Y18

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1Y18

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Fair 1.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Fair 1.5W

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

  5. 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

  6. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    220 Buff C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 220 Buff C

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $32

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 Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation in 50 Golden Beige, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 10.5Y Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade10.5Y LightClosest shade match50 Golden BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#f4c89b#f3c79aLooks identicalColour difference 0.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
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
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall0
Skin type0NormalSensitiveMarketed for different skin types
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 Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation in 50 Golden Beige.

Same or better

  • $5.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 50

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Not marketed for normal skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

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
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedSPF 50
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Light Medium Neutral Warm 190, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 10.5Y Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade10.5Y LightClosest overall alternativeLight Medium Neutral Warm 190Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour95#f4c89b#eec49bLooks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth96FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Warm · yellowNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall67
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared100
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall73
Skin type73NormalNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Light Medium Neutral Warm 190.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation 50 Golden Beige

Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5.01 less (21%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Light Medium Neutral Warm 190

Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $21 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

How these matches are scored

34 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.