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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%).

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Only showing matches with full coverage, in powder form.

  • 8 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC20

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
63
Skin (Skin suitability)
73
Shade match
89out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
91
Undertone
85
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $15 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. #2 · 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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  2. #3 · 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

    View match

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 match works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC20, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 17Y Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17Y LightClosest matchNC20Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour90#f9ca97#f2c191Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth91FairLightCloseDepth difference: 4.2
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Warm · yellowNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom 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 · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall73
Skin type73NormalNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 89/100High 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

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To MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC20.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Runs slightly deeper

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy NC20

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $15 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

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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.