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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%).

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Only showing matches with medium coverage, without silicones.

Closest shade match: Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation LN4

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
Yves Saint Laurent
LN4
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $25 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation L2NEUTRAL

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
about-face
L2NEUTRAL
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
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

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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 · 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

    View match
  2. #4 · 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

    View match
  3. #5 · Westman Atelier

    Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides

    Atelier L4
    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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  4. #6 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

    1W1 Cashmere
    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

    View match

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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    020 Sand

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 020 Sand

    • Looks identical
    • Fair

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    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

Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in LN4, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 13N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade13NClosest shade matchLN4Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#f8c79c#f3c89dVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
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 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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 overall33
Skin type33Normal, dry, combinationNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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 Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in LN4.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Not marketed for dry/combination skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconeOil-based, low silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs low
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Why the closest overall alternative works

about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in L2NEUTRAL, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 13N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade13NClosest overall alternativeL2NEUTRALScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#f8c79c#f2c89fVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 91/100Shade 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 about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in L2NEUTRAL.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral 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

Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation LN4

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $25 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation L2NEUTRAL

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.