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Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation Swan dupes and alternatives Too Faced

Fair · 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%).

Only showing matches with a matte finish, with no drying alcohol.

Closest shade match: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Porcelain (N-012)

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

The match
Bobbi Brown
Porcelain (N-012)
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $49 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 127 Neutral

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

The match
L'Oréal Paris
127 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$29.01 less (59%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · 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 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Porcelain (N-010)
    Shade match 95
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Very Fair, warm neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F1N
    Shade match 97
    $9.80$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$39.20 less (80%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. Shade match 89
    $38SephoraSephora$11 less (22%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    38

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation Swan (Fair · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Vanilla

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Vanilla

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Bisque 1.8

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Bisque 1.8

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $39

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1N Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    2 Fair

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 2 Fair

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    11.0 Light Nude

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 11.0 Light Nude

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Very Fair 0.5N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Very Fair 0.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $31

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

    1.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 1.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Porcelain (N-012), against Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation in Swan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSwanClosest shade matchPorcelain (N-012)Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#eec9ae#edc9aeLooks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared68
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte 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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Normal, dryNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 99/100High 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 Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Porcelain (N-012).

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 127 Neutral, against Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation in Swan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSwanClosest overall alternative127 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#eec9ae#edc9adLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall76
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall61
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, dryCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 99/100High 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 127 Neutral.

Same or better

  • $29.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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

Closest shade match

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Porcelain (N-012)

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $49 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 127 Neutral

Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$29.01 less (59%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · 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.