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Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Medium 18 Cool dupes and alternatives Smashbox

Medium light · 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%).

Closest shade match: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 2R34 - Cool Caramel

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

Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $41 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation 50N

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

Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
85
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $1 more

Your shade $41 at Ulta Beauty · 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 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Neutral Warm 230
    Shade match 83
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 88
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Tan Neutral 280
    Shade match 78
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium Tan with warm peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    18.5N
    Shade match 89
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    MC1.5
    Shade match 96
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium cool 1.5

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    2R28 - Cool Sand
    Shade match 93
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for medium skin with neutral rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 81
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 81
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Fièra Cosmetics

    All-in-Wonder Concealer + Foundation

    Tan
    Shade match 77
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: medium-tan with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 87
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 77
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 76 Toasted Wheat
    Shade match 81
    $39SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    MN7.5
    Shade match 88
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    20

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral 7.5

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Medium 18 Cool (Medium light · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5.25

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.25

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

  2. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    38N medium-tan neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 38N medium-tan neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $32

  3. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    32.0 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32.0 Tan Bronze

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $30

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    300C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 300C

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $24

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

    3.5C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3.5C

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $38

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Apricot 5.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Apricot 5.5

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

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

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 2R34 - Cool Caramel, against Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Medium 18 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium 18 CoolClosest shade match2R34 - Cool CaramelScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#d6a584#d6a583Looks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity7016-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 16-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 84/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 2R34 - Cool Caramel.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone none vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation in 50N, against Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Medium 18 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium 18 CoolClosest overall alternative50NScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour95#d6a584#d0a383Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall85
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared72
Longevity8016-hour wear12-hour wearClose12-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match 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 type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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 Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation in 50N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 2R34 - Cool Caramel

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $41 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation 50N

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $1 more

Your shade $41 at Ulta Beauty · 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.