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Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 28.8Y Medium dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Medium · 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: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation 310

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

Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $16 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation M10

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

Overall match
97out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
73
Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $30 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

    M9
    Shade match 90
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    73

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: medium to dark w/ gold/brown undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 93
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    73

    Looks identical · 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: warm neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    260 Golden Sun
    Shade match 94
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.01 less (21%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation

    4W2 Toasty Toffee
    Shade match 93
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $28 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    73

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with warm olive undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    C45
    Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Olive 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: Olive rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: medium beige with olive undertone for medium skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 95
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $21 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for medium deep warm skin with a golden hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    330
    Shade match 90
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8.01 less (33%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    68

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. 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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  9. #11 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    490 Golden Amber
    Shade match 95
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.01 less (21%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    68

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    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 28.8Y Medium (Medium · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

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

    NC30

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC30

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.5 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.5 W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Dune 7.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Dune 7.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

  5. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    380W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 380W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $24

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

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation in 310, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 28.8Y Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade28.8Y MediumClosest shade match310Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#d89560#d4915cLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · yellowSamefrom 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
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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)
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 89/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation in 310.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation in M10, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 28.8Y Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade28.8Y MediumClosest overall alternativeM10Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#d89560#d3915dLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth96MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
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 overall73
Skin type73NormalCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 97/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation in M10.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation 310

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $16 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation M10

Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $30 more

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

How these matches are scored

32 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.