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Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 25 Biege dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Light · Warm · yellow 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, without talc or alcohol denat.

  • 9 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Warm Beige (W-046)

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
25 BiegeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Bobbi Brown
Warm Beige (W-046)
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $36 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Bowen SF4

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
25 BiegeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
ILIA
Bowen SF4
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
28
Best price
$56SephoraSephora
Costs $34 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. Shade match 88
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    6 Cool
    Shade match 78
    $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
    78
    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 medium with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    2N22 - Nude
    Shade match 89
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $27 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for light to medium skin with 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 25 Biege (Light · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3 Warm Peach

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3 Warm Peach

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2W1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2W1

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $34

  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Drift 3.8

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Drift 3.8

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    180W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 180W

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $24

  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    27S light-medium sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 27S light-medium sand

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  6. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Golden Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Golden Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

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

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Warm Beige (W-046), against Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 25 Biege. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade25 BiegeClosest shade matchWarm Beige (W-046)Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#e3b594#e3b898Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared55
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte 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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade 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 Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Warm Beige (W-046).

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapPowder-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Bowen SF4, against Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 25 Biege. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade25 BiegeClosest overall alternativeBowen SF4Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#e3b594#e1b48fVery close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · peachClosefrom 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 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 ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Bowen SF4.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm 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 overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone moderate vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Warm Beige (W-046)

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $36 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Bowen SF4

Best price
$56SephoraSephora
Costs $34 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.