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Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 34Y dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Deep · 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: Tarte Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20 54H Deep Honey

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
34YChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Tarte
54H Deep Honey
Depth and undertone: Deep · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $18 more

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

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Closest overall alternative: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Walnut (W-098)

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
34YChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Bobbi Brown
Walnut (W-098)
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $34 more

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 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    530 Deep Amber
    Shade match 86
    $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
    86
    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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  2. #4 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation

    Neutral Rich
    Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep complexion with neutral peach undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    520 Sienna
    Shade match 82
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.01 less (21%)

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim transfer resistanceClaims colour stability

    Differences: Slightly lighterFull rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Naked Sundays

    BeautyScreen Peptide Foundation Tint SPF 50

    Shade 8
    Shade match 92
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Light-medium rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Light-medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light-medium rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: honey

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Almond (C-084)
    Shade match 84
    $58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $34 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: dark, cool neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC50
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep with warm golden undertones

    High 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 34Y (Deep · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    57S rich sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 57S rich sand

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW50

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW50

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

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    24N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 24N

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Cacao

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Cacao

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    C7

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C7

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    8 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 8 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

    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

Tarte Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20 in 54H Deep Honey, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 34Y. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade34YClosest shade match54H Deep HoneyScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#8f4925#864925Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared61
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 84/100Shade 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 Tarte Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20 in 54H Deep Honey.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 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 listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone none vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Walnut (W-098), against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 34Y. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade34YClosest overall alternativeWalnut (W-098)Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour94#8f4925#904e2cVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Warm · yellowNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
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 compared86
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 92/100High 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 Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Walnut (W-098).

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20 54H Deep Honey

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $18 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Walnut (W-098)

Match price
$58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $34 more

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.