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Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single Fair 1C dupes and alternatives SUBTL. Beauty

Fair · 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: MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Sandstone

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

Your shade
SUBTL. Beauty
Fair 1CChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
MERIT
Sandstone
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $24 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides Atelier F3

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

Your shade
SUBTL. Beauty
Fair 1CChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Westman Atelier
Atelier F3
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
66
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $45 more

Your shade $24 at Ulta Beauty

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 95
    $18.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5.51 less (23%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 89
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $45 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 97
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    16N Fair-Light Neutral
    Shade match 98
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: fair to light skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. Shade match 78
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15.50 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: for very fair warm skin with a subtle peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 91
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.01 less (21%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. Shade match 90
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.01 less (21%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single Fair 1C (Fair · 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

    1C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 1C

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $38

  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW11

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW11

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    120C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 120C

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $24

  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Crème Brulee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Crème Brulee

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $36

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

    1R02

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1R02

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $35

  6. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    16N fair-light neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 16N fair-light neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $32

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

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Sandstone, against SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Fair 1C. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFair 1CClosest shade matchSandstoneScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#efcdb4#eeceb7Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 compared72
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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 overall50
Skin type50Not publishedNormal, combination, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 90/100Shade 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 MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Sandstone.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, no siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone none vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides in Atelier F3, against SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Fair 1C. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFair 1CClosest overall alternativeAtelier F3Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#efcdb4#eecab2Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared66
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long 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 overall50
Skin type50Not publishedNormal, combinationSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 91/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides in Atelier F3.

Same or better

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

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, no siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone none vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Sandstone

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $24 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides Atelier F3

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $45 more

Your shade $24 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.