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Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 36Y dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Very 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%).

Only showing matches with a natural finish, without talc.

  • 3 matches have no finish listed and are not shown.
  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation 480

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Sephora Collection
36YChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Fenty Beauty
480
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
95out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$44SephoraSephora
Costs $20 more

Your shade $24 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. #2 · J.Cat Beauty

    Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation

    Royal Bonbon
    Shade match 91
    $3.89$5.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20.11 less (84%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 81
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    60H Mahogany Honey
    Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 84
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral to warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 82
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination skin

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

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 81
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $48 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Deep Cool
    Shade match 75
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8 less (33%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 40
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as medium tanDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as medium tan · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: dark deep with warm undertone

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as medium tan

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  9. #10 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Mali - Dark 6
    Shade match 40
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $31 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Described as very deep, yours as medium tanNeutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as very deep, yours as medium tan · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: D6 - very deep with neutral undertones

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as very deep, yours as medium tan

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  10. #11 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Zambie - Dark 5
    Shade match 40
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $31 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as medium tanFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as medium tan · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: D5 - deep with warm undertones

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as medium tan

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  11. Shade match 40
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as medium tanNeutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as medium tan · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for deep skin with rosy neutral undertones

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as medium tan

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  12. Shade match 40
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as medium tanNeutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as medium tan · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: deep - neutral, slightly golden

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as medium tan

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  13. #14 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Namibia
    Shade match 40
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $31 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterDescribed as deep, yours as medium tanDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Described as deep, yours as medium tan · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: D4 - deep with warm undertones, and a red tone

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as medium tan

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  14. Shade match 40
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as medium tanOlive rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as medium tan · Olive rather than warm undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: mid deep - neutral, slightly warm olive

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as medium tan

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 36Y (Very 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

    57H rich honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 57H rich honey

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  2. 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

  3. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    435 Coffee

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 435 Coffee

    • Close colour
    • Very deep

    $15.99

  4. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Rich

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Rich

    • Close colour
    • Very deep

    $12

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

    4N71

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4N71

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  6. Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer

    Coffee

    Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer, shade Coffee

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep

    $14.99

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation in 480, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 36Y. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade36YClosest match480Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#76391d#6f381aVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 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 · 3 of 5 compared86
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 95/100Shade 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 Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation in 480.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim transfer resistance

Different

  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest 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

Where to buy 480

Best price
$44SephoraSephora
Costs $20 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

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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.