Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 30 Sand dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection
3.7 (350)·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%).
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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims 12-hour wear
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than light coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
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
The closest shade to Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 30 Sand (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 15 Light Medium Neutral, against Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 30 Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade30 SandClosest shade match15 Light Medium NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#e7b78d#ecb787Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 82/100Shade 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.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 21 Light Neutral, against Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 30 Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade30 SandClosest overall alternative21 Light NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#e7b78d#e1b590Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 86/100Shade 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.
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.
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