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Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 04P dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Very fair · 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%).

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Closest shade match: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 1C2 Chiffon

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
04PChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Laura Mercier
1C2 Chiffon
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
97
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $30 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation L1COOL

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
04PChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
about-face
L1COOL
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
86
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $1 more

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

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 · Ogee

    Multi-Use Sculpted Foundation and Concealer Stick

    Cedar 1.20 C
    Shade match 91
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light with pink-beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · LIXR Beauty

    Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick

    Chestnut 2C
    Shade match 94
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: light - cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    20B Light Beige
    Shade match 90
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · ILIA

    Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick

    10C Ash
    Shade match 89
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Light with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Fair Light 4 Cool
    Shade match 93
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: fair light cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

    1N2 Vanille
    Shade match 88
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    16N Fair-Light Neutral
    Shade match 85
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. #10 · ILIA

    Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick

    4N Holly
    Shade match 83
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Extra light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. #11 · LIXR Beauty

    Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick

    Toffee 3N
    Shade match 83
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: light / medium - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 04P (Very fair · Cool · pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    160

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 160

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    2C

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 2C

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Stone 1.3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Stone 1.3

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    150C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 150C

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Cream Puff

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Cream Puff

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Affogato

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Affogato

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 1C2 Chiffon, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 04P. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade04PClosest shade match1C2 ChiffonScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#ffd2b8#fccfb2Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Cool · pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall58
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 97/100High 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 1C2 Chiffon.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone none vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in L1COOL, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 04P. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade04PClosest overall alternativeL1COOLScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour89#ffd2b8#ffd1bdVery close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · pinkCool · pinkSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match 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 overall90
Skin type90Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in L1COOL.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone none vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 1C2 Chiffon

Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $30 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation L1COOL

Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $1 more

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

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.