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

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%).

Closest shade match: Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Fair to Light Neutral

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

The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Fair to Light Neutral
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
83out of 100
Colour
74
Depth
91
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 1N

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

The match
Kylie Cosmetics
1N
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
78out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
79
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
55
Skin (Skin suitability)
80
Best price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $22 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. #3 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Alabaster (N-000)
    Shade match 79
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $42 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Very Fair, neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Very Light Neutral 100
    Shade match 80
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Very light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 78
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4 less (25%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 78
    $28SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishNot marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    69
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: porcelain - very fair skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Mindoro SF.25
    Shade match 79
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $40 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: extra light with neutral undertones

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

Closest concealers

  1. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 2.3

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 2.3

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $17

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

    Fair Beige

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

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $8

  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Royal Icing 1.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Royal Icing 1.1 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $31

  4. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    110 Ivoire C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 110 Ivoire C

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Olive undertone

    $32

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

    0.5N

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

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $38

  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Fair Porcelain

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Fair Porcelain

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $12.99

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

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Fair to Light Neutral, against Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Fair Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFair NeutralClosest shade matchFair to Light NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall83
Colour74#ded2c1#edd8c7Close colourColour difference 4.5 (0 is identical)
Depth91FairVery fairCloseDepth difference: 4.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 83/100Medium 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Fair to Light Neutral.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly lighter
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 1N, against Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Fair Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFair NeutralClosest overall alternative1NScore
Shade match55% of overall79
Colour65#ded2c1#ead0b4Slight colour differenceColour difference 5.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery fairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · 4 of 5 compared55
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
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall80
Skin type80Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 79/100High 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 Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 1N.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 24%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Fair to Light Neutral

Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 1N

Best price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $22 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

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.