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Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 26N dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Medium light · Neutral 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: Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation Light Medium 2

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
26NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Clinique
Light Medium 2
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
96
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $25 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation Macchiato 400G

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
26NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Huda Beauty
Macchiato 400G
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$37SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

SephoraView 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 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

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

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterBuildable 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: Slightly lighter · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Clinique

    Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation

    Light Medium 1
    Shade match 86
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    257 Warm
    Shade match 86
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4.01 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 76
    $30TargetTargetCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 75
    $30TargetTargetCosts $6 more

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

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    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 · Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 26N (Medium light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    360

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 360

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    9.5 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 9.5 Tan

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Tan Neutral

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. 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

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    385 Amber

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 385 Amber

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC40

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

    • Looks identical
    • 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

Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation in Light Medium 2, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 26N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade26NClosest shade matchLight Medium 2Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour92#dea16b#d69e6fVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
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 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 84/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation in Light Medium 2.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. 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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation in Macchiato 400G, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 26N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade26NClosest overall alternativeMacchiato 400GScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour94#dea16b#dfa670Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionTanMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65NeutralWarm · peachSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation in Macchiato 400G.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation Light Medium 2

Best price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $25 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation Macchiato 400G

Best price
$37SephoraSephora
Costs $13 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.