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Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 18P dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Light · 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 match: L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation C2.5 Cool Light Medium

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
18PChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
C2.5 Cool Light Medium
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$10.01 less (42%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation Neutral Medium

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
18PChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
IT Cosmetics
Neutral Medium
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $15 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 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C3 Cool Light Medium
    Shade match 97
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10.01 less (42%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Well People

    Supernatural Complexion Stick

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $18.20$26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5.80 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Light Cool
    Shade match 96
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8 less (33%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Chanel

    LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Tint

    MEDIUM PLUS
    Shade match 92
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $48 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: dark-medium shade

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 90
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$16 less (67%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colour

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint

    120 Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $16.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$7.01 less (29%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Clinique

    Superpowder Double Face Makeup Foundation

    Matte Honey
    Shade match 79
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    W3 Warm Light Medium
    Shade match 78
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10.01 less (42%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$9.41 less (39%)

    Matches: Claims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearingAdds SPF 15

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 79
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    28

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan complexion with warm golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · L'Oréal Paris

    Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint

    C140
    Shade match 80
    $16.99CVSCVS$7.01 less (29%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 78
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    28

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Peachy Undertones

    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 18P (Light · Cool · pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    25.5 Medium Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.5 Medium Bronze

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

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

    3C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3C

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $38

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    300C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 300C

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $24

  4. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    6 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 6 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    35N medium

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 35N medium

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $32

  6. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 4

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

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

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C2.5 Cool Light Medium, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 18P. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade18PClosest shade matchC2.5 Cool Light MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#e6b595#e8b999Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Cool · pinkCoolClosefrom 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 compared40
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C2.5 Cool Light Medium.

Same or better

  • $10.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 19%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Neutral Medium, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 18P. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade18PClosest overall alternativeNeutral MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour98#e6b595#e6b492Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65Cool · pinkNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Neutral Medium.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Adds SPF 50

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (limonene)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 50
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation C2.5 Cool Light Medium

Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$10.01 less (42%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation Neutral Medium

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $15 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

SephoraView 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.