Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 20Y dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection
3.8 (1,315)·Light · 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: Light rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
67
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: M1.5 - Medium to medium-deep with warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Light rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
67
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: M1.2 - Medium with warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Light rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
67
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: M2 - Medium to medium-deep with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/combination skin
The closest shade to Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 20Y (Light · 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
Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 24.5Y Medium, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 20Y. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade20YClosest shade match24.5Y MediumHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#f1b47d#efb27bLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
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 overall33
Skin type100%33Normal, 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.
about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in M1WARM, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 20Y. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade20YClosest overall alternativeM1WARMHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%89#f1b47d#ecb67bVery close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 89/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
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.
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