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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 matchClosest overall alternative: Tarte Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint 16B Fair-Light Beige

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Sephora Collection
05 PorcelainChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Tarte
16B Fair-Light Beige
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
66
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $20 more

Your shade $22 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 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Lima
    Shade match 85
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $33 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for oily skin

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Urban Decay

    Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation

    2
    Shade match 87
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Ogee

    Multi-Use Sculpted Foundation and Concealer Stick

    Birch 0.25 N
    Shade match 83
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    60
    Shade match 95
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15.01 less (68%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertone

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Gobi
    Shade match 78
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $33 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: L3 - Light with warm undertones, and a light yellow tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Urban Decay

    Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation

    5
    Shade match 83
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Bruges
    Shade match 75
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $33 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: L3.75 - light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 12 Meringue
    Shade match 82
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · L'Oréal Paris

    Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation

    10 Ivory
    Shade match 86
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3.01 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal/combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    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 match works

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint in 16B Fair-Light Beige, 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 match16B Fair-Light BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#fddcb6#f9dbb9Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Cool · pinkCool · pinkSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared66
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage60LightMediumSome differenceMedium 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 · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Not listed16-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
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 97/100Medium 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 Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint in 16B Fair-Light Beige.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 16-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Medium rather than light coverage

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs moderate
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Where to buy 16B Fair-Light Beige

Best price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $20 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

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.