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Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 16O dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Fair · Olive 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: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Sand (N-030)

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
16OChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Bobbi Brown
Neutral Sand (N-030)
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
70
Match price
$58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $34 more

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

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
16OChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Olive
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
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $25 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

More matches

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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 87
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $31 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    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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  2. Shade match 88
    $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
    88
    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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  3. #5 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Light Medium Neutral Warm 190
    Shade match 89
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: Light medium with neutral yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. 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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  5. #7 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    2
    Shade match 88
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $45 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair, neutral golden

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Vienna
    Shade match 82
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $31 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: L4.5 - light with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Warm Porcelain (W-016)
    Shade match 89
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $34 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Fair skin, warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 91
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $36 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive 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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  9. #11 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    4.5 N
    Shade match 89
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    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 olive 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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  10. Shade match 87
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · 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
  11. Shade match 87
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light 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 16O (Fair · Olive undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. 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

  2. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Light Ivory

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Light Ivory

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $8

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

    Fair Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Fair Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Coconut Flakes 2.7 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Coconut Flakes 2.7 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

  5. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    2N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 2N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $38

  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW13

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW13

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Sand (N-030), against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 16O. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16OClosest shade matchNeutral Sand (N-030)Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour99#efc39e#eec29eLooks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairLightCloseDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone70OliveNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared86
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 92/100High 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 Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Sand (N-030).

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Neutral rather than olive undertone
  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs oil-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 16O. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16OClosest overall alternative103N CottonScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour98#efc39e#f2c59fLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone70OliveNeutralSome differencefrom 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 90/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than olive undertone
  • 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

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Sand (N-030)

Match price
$58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $34 more

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

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

31 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.