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Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 17Y 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: Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 128

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

Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8.01 less (33%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 06

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

Overall match
93out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
68
Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $14 more

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

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. #3 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M5
    Shade match 85
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: light to medium w/ gold undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 95
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feelContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for light to medium skin with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Creamy Vanilla
    Shade match 94
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11.01 less (46%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 91
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11.01 less (46%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC20
    Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

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

    Differences: Slightly deeper

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper

    Retailer shade note: light beige with neutral golden undertone for light skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · J.Cat Beauty

    Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation

    Bisque
    Shade match 95
    $3.89$5.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20.11 less (84%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 91
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $45 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW13
    Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm 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 warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: fair beige with neutral undertone for light skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 85
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for light to medium skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC17
    Shade match 81
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than warm undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: light beige with neutral undertone with light skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 77
    $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
    77
    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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  12. Shade match 94
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for normal skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with warm-golden undertones

    High 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 17Y 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. 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

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

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

    NC11.5

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

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

  4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    150

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 150

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  5. 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

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

    Light Beige

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

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

Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 128, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 17Y Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17Y LightClosest shade match128Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#f9ca97#f8c591Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom 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 89/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 128.

Same or better

  • $8.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • 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 shade match
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

Why the closest overall alternative works

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 06, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 17Y Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17Y LightClosest overall alternative06Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour87#f9ca97#f0c092Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth89FairLightCloseDepth difference: 4.8
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 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 overall68
Skin type68NormalCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 93/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 06.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Runs slightly deeper

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 128

Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8.01 less (33%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 06

Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $14 more

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

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.