Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 60 Ebony dupes and alternatives Sephora Collection
3.7 (350)·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%).
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: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Claims 24-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than light coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
74
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: dark skin with neutral beige undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Claims not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Medium 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims 24-hour wear· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
67
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% 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 · Contains listed fragrance
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.
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
Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Deep Cool, 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 matchDeep CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%88#9f603d#a65e3eVery close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Overall match 75/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Deep Cool 5, 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 alternativeDeep Cool 5How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%88#9f603d#9f6448Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared85
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%60LightMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than light
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevity30%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Normal, combination, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 90/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
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.