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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: SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single Fair 3N

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
SUBTL. Beauty
Fair 3N
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Fair Ivory 02

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
bareMinerals
Fair Ivory 02
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
66
Skin (Skin suitability)
56
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39.50SephoraSephora
Costs $17.50 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

SephoraView 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. #3 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Light Beige 09
    Shade match 88
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $17.50 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    56

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light cool skin with pink undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    2N
    Shade match 96
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · 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

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

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  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

SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Fair 3N, 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 matchFair 3NScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e7bc97#e6bb98Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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 · 2 of 5 compared66
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Normal, combination, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 90/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Fair 3N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
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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Why the closest overall alternative works

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Fair Ivory 02, 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 alternativeFair Ivory 02Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#e7bc97#e8ba94Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionFairVery fairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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 · 2 of 5 compared66
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall56
Skin type56Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Fair Ivory 02.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single Fair 3N

Best price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Fair Ivory 02

Best price
$39.50SephoraSephora
Costs $17.50 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.