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Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 17.5P Light dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Light · 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: e.l.f. Cosmetics Camo Hydrating CC Cream SPF 30 Fair 150 C

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

Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8 less (33%)

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

Closest overall alternative: Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 129

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

Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
68
Best price
$11.19Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$12.81 less (53%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M2
    Shade match 79
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    73

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Retailer shade note: fair to light with peach/yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 95
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Contains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Light with Rosy Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC18
    Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone

    Retailer shade note: beige with neutral undertone with light skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$9.41 less (39%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Does 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: Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW13
    Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    N5
    Shade match 85
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: light rosy with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW22
    Shade match 75
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Retailer shade note: warm beige with rosy undertone for light to medium skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · J.Cat Beauty

    Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation

    Vanilla Bean
    Shade match 81
    $3.89$5.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20.11 less (84%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Warm Natural
    Shade match 77
    $11.97WalmartWalmart$12.03 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · 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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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 17.5P Light (Light · Cool · pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    NW20

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW20

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Vanilla Swirl 3.1 Beige

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Vanilla Swirl 3.1 Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $31

  3. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W7

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W7

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $16.99

  4. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    25.5 Medium Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.5 Medium Bronze

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

  5. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Peach

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Peach

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $8

  6. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Honey

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Honey

    • Close colour
    • Light · 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

e.l.f. Cosmetics Camo Hydrating CC Cream SPF 30 in Fair 150 C, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 17.5P Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17.5P LightClosest shade matchFair 150 CScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#f3b88e#f0bb8fVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared50
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 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 overall70
Skin type70NormalCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 80/100Shade 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 e.l.f. Cosmetics Camo Hydrating CC Cream SPF 30 in Fair 150 C.

Same or better

  • $8 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapSilicone-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 129, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 17.5P Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17.5P LightClosest overall alternative129Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour98#f3b88e#f0b78cLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Cool · pinkNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 compared68
Longevity70Long-wearing30-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 30-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 overall68
Skin type68NormalCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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 Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 129.

Same or better

  • $12.81 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Contains alcohol denat.

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 siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

e.l.f. Cosmetics Camo Hydrating CC Cream SPF 30 Fair 150 C

Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8 less (33%)

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

Closest overall alternative

Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 129

Best price
$11.19Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$12.81 less (53%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.