Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation Dark Cool dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection
4.2 (561)·Deep tan · 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%).
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.
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
94
Wear & performance
59
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: tan skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
59
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: very deep skin with warm, peach undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
77
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
59
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: very deep skin with warm, peach undertones
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
70
Finish & visual result
94
Wear & performance
59
Skin suitability
60
Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: tan skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect· Claims 12-hour wear
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
75
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: rich espresso with neutral undertones for deep dark skin
The closest shade to Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation Dark Cool (Deep tan · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 15 Almond, against Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Dark Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeDark CoolClosest shade match15 AlmondHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%84#976757#9f6c56Close colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Overall match 73/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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.
Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in 57N Rich Neutral, against Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Dark Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeDark CoolClosest overall alternative57N Rich NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour60%75#976757#a56e58Close colourColour difference 4.2 (0 is identical)
Overall match 78/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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.
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.