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Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 23Y dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Medium 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%).

Closest shade match: Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 5.8

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
23YChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Armani Beauty
5.8
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $45 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 30 Medium Warm

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
23YChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
e.l.f. Cosmetics
30 Medium Warm
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$16 less (67%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    9 Warm
    Shade match 98
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: tan with warm peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Stromboli
    Shade match 91
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $31 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: M3 - medium with warm undertones, and a yellow tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    M3WARM
    Shade match 92
    $17.50$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$6.50 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Make Up For Ever

    Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation

    232WO Olivewood
    Shade match 89
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceContains listed fragrance

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for darker medium skin with warm olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Phoenix
    Shade match 89
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $31 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: MD1.5 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 98
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $45 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Warm Honey (W-066)
    Shade match 95
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $34 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium to Dark, warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 91
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  9. Shade match 92
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    MW8.5
    Shade match 92
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry/combination skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium warm 8.5

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 83
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium (neutral)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Honey (W-064)
    Shade match 88
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $34 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium to Dark, warm neutral 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 23Y (Medium light · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Medium Tan 3.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Medium Tan 3.5W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  2. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2Y36

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2Y36

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

  3. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 94 Deep Neutral

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 94 Deep Neutral

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

    $22

  4. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    13W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 13W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Dune 7.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Dune 7.5

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

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

    NC40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC40

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden 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

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 5.8, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 23Y. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade23YClosest shade match5.8Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#dfa364#e1a263Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · goldenClosefrom 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 · 4 of 5 compared75
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 91/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 5.8.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for combination skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 30 Medium Warm, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 23Y. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade23YClosest overall alternative30 Medium WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#dfa364#d69f68Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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 compared72
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 overall90
Skin type90Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 30 Medium Warm.

Same or better

  • $16 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. 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

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 5.8

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $45 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 30 Medium Warm

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$16 less (67%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.