Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 35 Bronze dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection
3.7 (350)·Medium 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%).
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 warm undertone· Claims long-wearing
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than light coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
47
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: for medium skin with warm yellow undertones
The closest shade to Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 35 Bronze (Medium light · Warm · yellow 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
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC30, against Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 35 Bronze. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade35 BronzeClosest shade matchNC30How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall100
Colour60%100#d5a57c#d5a57cLooks identicalColour difference 0.0 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared40
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%20LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall49
Longevity30%40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall67
Skin type100%67Normal, combination, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 100/100Medium 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.
Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 13 Medium, against Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 35 Bronze. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade35 BronzeClosest overall alternative13 MediumHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#d5a57c#d6a47aLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Overall match 87/100Shade 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.
31 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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