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Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 12P dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

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%).

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 106C Ceramic

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Sephora Collection
12PChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
106C Ceramic
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $25 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 88
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for fair skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 88
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 83
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    4.5 N
    Shade match 86
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Salzburg
    Shade match 78
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $31 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: L3.5 - Light with warm undertones, and a peach tone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 87
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $36 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: fair, neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 78
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $29 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair - light with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 86
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $45 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair to light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 78
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 12P (Fair · Cool · pink 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 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Light 4

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

  2. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W5

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $16.99

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3C Cool

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3C Cool

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $42

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    200C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 200C

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $24

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

    Light Peach

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $8

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

    160

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

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $30

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 106C Ceramic, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 12P. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12PClosest match106C CeramicScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#f8c8a4#f7c29dVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth96FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
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 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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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

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To Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 106C Ceramic.

Same or better

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

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, no siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy 106C Ceramic

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $25 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

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.