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Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single Fair 3N dupes and alternatives SUBTL. Beauty

Light · Neutral 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: Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation 160N

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

Your shade
SUBTL. Beauty
Fair 3NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Gucci
160N
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $45 more

Your shade $24 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 21 Light Neutral

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 3NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
e.l.f. Cosmetics
21 Light Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$16 less (67%)

Your shade $24 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 88
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 46 Golden Neutral
    Shade match 93
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: moderately fair, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation

    3WN
    Shade match 93
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $11 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Mallorca SF1.5
    Shade match 98
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $32 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: very light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    3 Cool
    Shade match 88
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    3.5
    Shade match 88
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $36 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. #9 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    4 Warm
    Shade match 87
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. #10 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation

    3.5W
    Shade match 89
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $11 more

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with warm peachy undertones

    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 3N (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    NW13

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW13

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

    25.0 Medium Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.0 Medium Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    0.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 0.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    130N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 130N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

  5. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Fair Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Fair Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Coconut Flakes 2.7 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Coconut Flakes 2.7 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

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

Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 160N, against SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Fair 3N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFair 3NClosest shade match160NScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e6bb98#e7ba96Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 4 of 5 compared51
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
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, combination, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 80/100Shade 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 Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 160N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 21 Light Neutral, against SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Fair 3N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFair 3NClosest overall alternative21 Light NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#e6bb98#e1b590Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth95LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 3.0
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 publishedCombination, dry, normal, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 88/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 21 Light Neutral.

Same or better

  • $16 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral 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 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation 160N

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $45 more

Your shade $24 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 21 Light Neutral

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$16 less (67%)

Your shade $24 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView 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.