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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%).

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Closest shade match: Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 332

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
Maybelline
332
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8.01 less (33%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 485 Golden Sun

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
L'Oréal Paris
485 Golden Sun
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
78
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5.01 less (21%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Smashbox

    Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25

    Medium
    Shade match 91
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium with a warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    486 Toasted Almond
    Shade match 91
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5.01 less (21%)

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

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    500 Honey Bisque
    Shade match 90
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.01 less (21%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperFull rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    475 Sun Beige
    Shade match 88
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.01 less (21%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    480 Radiant Sand
    Shade match 85
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5.01 less (21%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F9.7W
    Shade match 93
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (42%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F9W
    Shade match 92
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (42%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a yellow 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 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

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  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora

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 332, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 23Y. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade23YClosest shade match332Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#dfa364#e0a46eVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
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-wearing30-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 30-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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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 Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 332.

Same or better

  • $8.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone none vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 485 Golden Sun, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 23Y. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade23YClosest overall alternative485 Golden SunScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour89#dfa364#d79e68Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth95Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.9
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · goldenClosefrom 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 · 4 of 5 compared78
Longevity70Long-wearing32-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 32-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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 485 Golden Sun.

Same or better

  • $5.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

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 siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 332

Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8.01 less (33%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 485 Golden Sun

Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5.01 less (21%)

Your shade $24 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

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.