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Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 38Y 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%).

Closest shade match: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 516W

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
38YChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Fenty Beauty
516W
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $24 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 27W

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
38YChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Makeup By Mario
27W
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
74
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $24 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

More matches

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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. Shade match 90
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel

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

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Make Up For Ever

    Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation

    476W Graphite
    Shade match 94
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for deeper skin with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. Shade match 87
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: warm olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. Shade match 86
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feel

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. Shade match 96
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for deep skintones with warm golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. Shade match 92
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $46 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. Shade match 93
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for deep skintones with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. Shade match 88
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: dark deep - neutral, slightly olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Make Up For Ever

    Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation

    474WO Bronze
    Shade match 86
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for deep skin with warm olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. Shade match 86
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for deeper skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 78
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  12. Shade match 84
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: deep to rich - neutral, slightly warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    8N Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $36 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: dark skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  14. #16 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Chestnut (N-100)
    Shade match 88
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $34 more

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Rich, neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    D4NEUTRAL
    Shade match 82
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: deep with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. Shade match 84
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $48 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

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

    Very 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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  17. Shade match 91
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: deep warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  18. #20 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    7N Neutral
    Shade match 83
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $36 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: dark skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Coffee DPN4
    Shade match 84
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: rich brown skin w/neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. Shade match 83
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for deep skintones with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  21. Shade match 82
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral/deep red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  22. Shade match 95
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: very deep peach

    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 38Y (Very deep · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Maple Syrup 8.2 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Maple Syrup 8.2 Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  2. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Toffee

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Toffee

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    60H mahogany honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 60H mahogany honey

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  4. 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

  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC63

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC63

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

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

    4N74

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4N74

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $35

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

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 516W, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 38Y. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade38YClosest shade match516WScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#64381b#67391dLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 overall79
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 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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 98/100High 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 Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 516W.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. 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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 27W, against Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 38Y. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade38YClosest overall alternative27WScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour89#64381b#6b3617Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom 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 compared74
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 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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 92/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 27W.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 516W

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $24 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 27W

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $24 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

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.