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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%).

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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: Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 40 Cream Chamois

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
Clinique
CN 40 Cream Chamois
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $17 more

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

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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 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    6 W
    Shade match 98
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Bowen SF4
    Shade match 96
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $34 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm 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: light-medium with warm peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    5N
    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

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  4. #6 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Pure Beige 235
    Shade match 95
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10.01 less (46%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Claims 12-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · 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

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  6. #8 · 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

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  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    180W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 180W

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    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 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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 40 Cream Chamois, 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 alternativeCN 40 Cream ChamoisScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour99#e3b594#e2b595Looks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Warm · yellowNeutral · neutral goldenClosecandidate undertone inferred
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 · 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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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 Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 40 Cream Chamois.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Not marketed for normal skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high
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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

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 40 Cream Chamois

Match price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $17 more

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

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.