Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 30Y dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection
3.8 (1,315)·Deep tan · 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%).
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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same medium coverage· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 30Y (Deep tan · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation in 09 | Honey, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 30Y. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade30YClosest shade match09 | HoneyHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%89#a96238#ae5e2bVery close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity30%40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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.
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 5N1 Cinnamon, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 30Y. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade30YClosest overall alternative5N1 CinnamonHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%99#a96238#aa6137Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Overall match 85/100Shade 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.
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.