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Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 05 Porcelain dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Very fair · Cool · pink 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: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW5

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
05 PorcelainChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW5
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
89
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $17 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation 16N Peach Fuzz

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
05 PorcelainChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Unleashia
16N Peach Fuzz
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
66
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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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 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    20N Apricot
    Shade match 81
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: neutral light nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Lima
    Shade match 89
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $33 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims 16-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: L3.25 - Light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    LIMA
    Shade match 87
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $33 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: L3.25 - Light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 05 Porcelain (Very fair · Cool · pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    011 Vanilla

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 011 Vanilla

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair

    $10.99

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  2. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Very Light 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Very Light 2

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 08 Linen

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 08 Linen

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    170

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 170

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $30

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

    W3

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W3

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    10.5 Light

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 10.5 Light

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $30

    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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW5, against Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 05 Porcelain. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade05 PorcelainClosest shade matchNW5Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour89#fddcb6#fddabaVery close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionFairVery fairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · pinkCool · pinkSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared51
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage20LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 93/100High 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW5.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than light coverage

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone moderate vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation in 16N Peach Fuzz, against Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 05 Porcelain. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade05 PorcelainClosest overall alternative16N Peach FuzzScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour92#fddcb6#f3d5b0Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth92Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 3.8
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65Cool · pinkNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared66
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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 Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation in 16N Peach Fuzz.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Full rather than light coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW5

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $17 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation 16N Peach Fuzz

Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2 more

Your shade $22 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.