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Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 60 Ebony dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection

Deep tan · Cool 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 made for combination skin, with medium coverage, without silicones or talc.

  • 2 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.
  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 7N

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
60 EbonyChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Dior
7N
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
88out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
100
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$64SephoraSephora
Costs $42 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 6N Neutral

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

Your shade
Sephora Collection
60 EbonyChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Dior
6N Neutral
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
77out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
74
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $38 more

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

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. Shade match 79
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $19 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: dark warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 84
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: dark skin w/ neutral to golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 75
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep auburn with rich-golden 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 60 Ebony (Deep tan · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    6.5N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 6.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $38

  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    14 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 14 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $36

  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Honeycomb 7.7 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Honeycomb 7.7 Red

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $31

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

    Maple

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

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    7 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 7 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

  6. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4R64

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4R64

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $35

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

Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 7N, against Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 60 Ebony. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade60 EbonyClosest shade match7NScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour95#9f603d#9b6142Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencecandidate undertone inferred
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 · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome 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
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, oilyCombination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 73/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 7N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for normal skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone moderate vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 6N Neutral, against Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 60 Ebony. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade60 EbonyClosest overall alternative6N NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour94#9f603d#a2643fVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared74
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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 · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome 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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 6N Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Claims 24-hour wear

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 7N

Best price
$64SephoraSephora
Costs $42 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 6N Neutral

Match price
$60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $38 more

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

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.