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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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form.

  • 3 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Tavarua SF2

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
ILIA
Tavarua SF2
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$56SephoraSephora
Costs $34 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides Atelier L2

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
Westman Atelier
Atelier L2
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
85
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
67
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $47 more

Your shade $22 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. #3 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    2
    Shade match 95
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $47 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNot marketed for combination skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair, neutral golden

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    3 Cool
    Shade match 88
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $30 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
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    3.5
    Shade match 87
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $38 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    1
    Shade match 90
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $47 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair, cool peach

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. 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

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  6. #8 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    3.75
    Shade match 88
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $47 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair, cool pink

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. #9 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 46 Golden Neutral
    Shade match 93
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: moderately fair, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Mallorca SF1.5
    Shade match 96
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $34 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Ivory (N-020)
    Shade match 96
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $36 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Extra light, neutral undertones

    Medium 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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

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

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Tavarua SF2, 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 matchTavarua SF2Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#e7bc97#e4be9bLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome 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 overall28
Skin type28Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal 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 ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Tavarua SF2.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone moderate vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides in Atelier L2, 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 alternativeAtelier L2Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#e7bc97#eabf95Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared85
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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 · 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 overall67
Skin type67Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides in Atelier L2.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Tavarua SF2

Best price
$56SephoraSephora
Costs $34 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides Atelier L2

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $47 more

Your shade $22 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.