Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 17Y dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection
3.8 (1,315)·Fair · Warm · yellow 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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Slightly deeper· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol
$12.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$11.01 less (46%)4.4 (41,209)
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Light rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
67
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin
Matches: Same natural finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone· Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: medium skin with ambery undertones
Matches: Same warm undertone· Same medium coverage· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly deeper· Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
30
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly deeper· Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin
Retailer shade note: medium tan with warm golden undertones
The closest shade to Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 17Y (Fair · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 128, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 17Y. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade17YClosest shade match128How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%95#f8c188#f8c591Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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.
Ogee Multi-Use Sculpted Foundation and Concealer Stick in Banyan 2.75 W, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 17Y. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade17YClosest overall alternativeBanyan 2.75 WHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#f8c188#f9c493Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium lightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/dry/combination skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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.
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.
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