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Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 21O dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Light · 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: Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick Warm

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
21OChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Pixi
Warm
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
97
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$15.40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8.60 less (36%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Stromboli - Medium 3

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
21OChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
NARS
Stromboli - Medium 3
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $31 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 · Make Up For Ever

    Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation

    222N Sunstone
    Shade match 88
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for medium skin with rosy neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    M1WARM
    Shade match 88
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    M1NEUTRAL
    Shade match 85
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 94 Deep Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    481 Cool Sand
    Shade match 82
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.01 less (21%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 88
    $50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    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 olive 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Medium 15
    Shade match 88
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $15.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral skin with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 89
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $45 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTargetCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTargetCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than olive undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than olive undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 86
    $50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer 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: M1.2 - Medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Medium 14
    Shade match 85
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $15.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · L'Oréal Paris

    Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation

    80 Golden Sun
    Shade match 88
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5.01 less (21%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 88
    $34SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: peach undertone

    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 21O (Light · Olive undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    7.5 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 7.5 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    280N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 280N

    • Close colour
    • Light · Olive · neutral olive undertone

    $24

  3. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

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

    Medium Neutral

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Medium Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $8

  5. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 3

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

  6. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    310

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 310

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · yellow 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

Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick in Warm, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 21O. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade21OClosest shade matchWarmScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour98#ecb57f#e9b27cLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65OliveWarmSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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 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 84/100Shade 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 Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick in Warm.

Same or better

  • $8.60 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Stromboli - Medium 3, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 21O. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade21OClosest overall alternativeStromboli - Medium 3Score
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour92#ecb57f#e2b07dVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth94LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 3.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65OliveWarm · yellowSome 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 compared86
Longevity70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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 NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Stromboli - Medium 3.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick Warm

Best price
$15.40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8.60 less (36%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Stromboli - Medium 3

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $31 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

SephoraView 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.