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Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 13N dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Fair · Neutral 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: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 15N Light

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
13NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Sephora Collection
15N Light
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$24SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $24 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 103N Cotton

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
13NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
103N Cotton
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
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. #3 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    L2NEUTRAL
    Shade match 96
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    22N Light Neutral
    Shade match 97
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 99
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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 98
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  5. #7 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Macaroon 230N
    Shade match 94
    $37SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Light skin with golden-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Salzburg - Light 3.5
    Shade match 87
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $31 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: L3.5 - light with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Salzburg
    Shade match 89
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $31 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

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

    Looks identical · 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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  8. Shade match 89
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $29 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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 91
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. Shade match 94
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 88
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light with a warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 88
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $29 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool slight pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Shortbread 200B
    Shade match 90
    $37SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Light skin with pinky-beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    LN4
    Shade match 96
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry/combination skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light neutral 4

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Light Medium Neutral Warm 190
    Shade match 90
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: Light medium with neutral yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. Shade match 86
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for light skin with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. Shade match 85
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Very Light Neutral
    Shade match 94
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: light beige with peachy to neutral undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. Shade match 88
    $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
    88
    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

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  20. Shade match 94
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $36 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair, neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  21. Shade match 94
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $45 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. Shade match 98
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  24. Shade match 90
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2 less (8%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #27 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Chai 210B
    Shade match 86
    $37SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Light skin with beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. Shade match 89
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light cool

    High confidence· Digital match

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  27. Shade match 95
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light with warm neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  28. #30 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M1
    Shade match 96
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 13N (Fair · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    4 Fair

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 4 Fair

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  2. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    120

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 120

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $12.99

  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Light 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Light 2

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $22

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

    Light Sand

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

  5. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    020 Sand

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 020 Sand

    • Looks identical
    • Fair

    $10.99

  6. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1N06

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1N06

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

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

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 15N Light, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 13N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade13NClosest shade match15N LightScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#f8c79c#fac79bLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall33
Skin type33Normal, dry, combinationNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 15N Light.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for dry/combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 103N Cotton, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 13N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade13NClosest overall alternative103N CottonScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#f8c79c#f2c59fVery close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 96/100Medium 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 Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 103N Cotton.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral 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 overall alternative
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

Closest shade match

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 15N Light

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $24 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 103N Cotton

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.