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Perfect Canvas Foundation 2.5C Cream dupes and alternatives Temptu

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 matchClosest overall alternative: Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 2.5

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
Hourglass
2.5
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
71
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $26 more

Your shade $34 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 96
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishFull rather than buildable coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    84
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Contains drying alcohol

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 94
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    84
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light blush medium with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 97
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishFull rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: for very light cool skin with a pink hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C3 Cool Light Medium
    Shade match 96
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 94
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    77
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: fair-light (cool)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 85
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral to rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Hourglass

    Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick

    2.5 Alabaster
    Shade match 94
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finishFull rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: fair, cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 94
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    77
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light skin w/ cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 94
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    77
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light/medium skin w/ cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 83
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than natural matte finishFull rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    84
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 82
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than natural matte finishFull rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    84
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Temptu Perfect Canvas Foundation 2.5C Cream (Light · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Crème 1.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Crème 1.5

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

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

    30.5 Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 30.5 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 3.6

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 3.6

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $17

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

    NW10

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW10

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $30

  5. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    1N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 1N1

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $34

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

    3.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 3.75

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 2.5, against Temptu Perfect Canvas Foundation in 2.5C Cream. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2.5C CreamClosest match2.5Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#e3b59e#e5b59bLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall71
Finish78Natural matteNaturalCloseNatural finish rather than natural matte
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Not publishedNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 89/100Shade 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 Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 2.5.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Natural finish instead of natural matte
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 30%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy 2.5

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $26 more

Your shade $34 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.