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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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, vegan.

  • 21 matches have no vegan claim listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 12

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $36 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 18

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)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
73
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $16 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. Shade match 89
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium golden olive

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 88
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    73

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. Shade match 86
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium olive

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    6N
    Shade match 87
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    70

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral undertones

    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 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

Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 12, 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 match12Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#d89560#d69766Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant 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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 98/100High 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

If you switch

To Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 12.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 18, 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 alternative18Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour96#d89560#d69666Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65Warm · yellowNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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 overall73
Skin type73NormalNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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

If you switch

To Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 18.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 12

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $36 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 18

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $16 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.