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Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 15 Fair dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Light · Neutral 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: Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 1N Neutral

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
15 FairChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Dior
1N Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $38 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 2N

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
15 FairChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Kylie Cosmetics
2N
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $16 more

Your shade $22 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 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    2WN
    Shade match 95
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

    2W1 Macadamia
    Shade match 89
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $32 more

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 15 Fair (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    NW13

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW13

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Coconut Flakes 2.7 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Coconut Flakes 2.7 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 1

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    0.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 0.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Fair Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Fair Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

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

    25.0 Medium Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.0 Medium Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 1N Neutral, against Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 15 Fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15 FairClosest shade match1N NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#e7bc97#e1ba96Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared74
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage60LightMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than light
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 · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed24-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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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 Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 1N Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Claims 24-hour wear

Different

  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 2N, against Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 15 Fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15 FairClosest overall alternative2NScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#e7bc97#e5bf9aVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall90
Skin type90Normal, combination, oilyDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 96/100High 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 Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 2N.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • 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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 1N Neutral

Best price
$60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $38 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 2N

Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $16 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

32 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.