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Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation Fair Cool dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

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%).

Only showing matches made for sensitive skin, with full coverage.

  • 3 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Youngblood BeyondBlur Skin Perfecting Foundation FC1

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
Youngblood
FC1
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
74
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $42 more

Your shade $16 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 89
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $24 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    57
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 89
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $24 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    57
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: very fair skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 88
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $24 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    57
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit Red Cushion

    15C FAIR PORCELAIN
    Shade match 91
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: fair light with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit Red Cushion

    17C PORCELAIN
    Shade match 90
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 82
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $24 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    57
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: very fair with gold undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: very fair complexion with cool rosy undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation Fair Cool (Fair · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    2 Fair

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 2 Fair

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $36

  2. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    12N fair neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 12N fair neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $32

  3. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Fair Rose

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Fair Rose

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $8

  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    0.5C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 0.5C

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $38

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

    NW5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW5

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 2.6

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 2.6

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $17

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

Why the closest match works

Youngblood BeyondBlur Skin Perfecting Foundation in FC1, against Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Fair Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFair CoolClosest matchFC1Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#e6d3c5#e8d5c7Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth98FairVery fairCloseDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery fairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall74
Finish78MatteNatural matteCloseNatural matte finish rather than matte
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveDry, normal, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 84/100Shade 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 Youngblood BeyondBlur Skin Perfecting Foundation in FC1.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Natural matte finish instead of matte
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy FC1

Best price
$58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $42 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

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.