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Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 29N dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Tan · 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%).

Closest shade match: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Medium Deep 46 Neutral

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
29NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Medium Deep 46 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $21 more

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

Closest overall alternative: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 42 Tan Neutral

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
29NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
e.l.f. Cosmetics
42 Tan Neutral
Depth and undertone: Tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
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

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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 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    11.5
    Shade match 85
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $36 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    45 Tan Warm
    Shade match 86
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$16 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: tan with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 88
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep (warm)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    36 Tan Warm
    Shade match 88
    $21$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3 less (13%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Mocha 500G
    Shade match 88
    $37SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Deep-Tan skin with a golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Drunk Elephant

    Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation

    Deep 16N
    Shade match 92
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep with Neutral Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    27W Leader
    Shade match 88
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep warm-olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    12 Neutral
    Shade match 93
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 87
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    Hazelnut
    Shade match 94
    $9.92WalmartWalmart$14.08 less (59%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    30

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    125MD
    Shade match 84
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: Tan with Cool Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 85
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Dior

    Forever Skin Glow Foundation

    6W Warm
    Shade match 87
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $36 more

    Matches: Very close colour

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium to deep skin with warm 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 29N (Tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    6 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 6 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

  2. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N10

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N10

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  3. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Amande

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    12.5 Tan-Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 12.5 Tan-Deep

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

    $36

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

    3N59

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N59

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Salted Caramel 7.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Salted Caramel 7.3 Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

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

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Medium Deep 46 Neutral, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 29N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade29NClosest shade matchMedium Deep 46 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#b07042#b47545Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96TanTanSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionTanMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared61
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared86
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-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 85/100Shade match 95/100High 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 bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Medium Deep 46 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. 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)
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 42 Tan Neutral, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 29N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade29NClosest overall alternative42 Tan NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour91#b07042#b06f48Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionTanTanBoth described as tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 95/100Medium 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 42 Tan Neutral.

Same or better

  • $16 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral 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

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Medium Deep 46 Neutral

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $21 more

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

Closest overall alternative

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 42 Tan Neutral

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

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.