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Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation Light to Medium Cool dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

Light medium · 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Doll 10 Peptide Blur Stick Foundation Light/Medium

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Ulta Beauty Collection
Light to Medium CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Doll 10
Light/Medium
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
85
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
91
Depth
91
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$44Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $28 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. #2 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    26N Light-Medium Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    Matte Clair II (C)
    Shade match 80
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $37 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Very Light Cool 120
    Shade match 90
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Very Light with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    Matte Buff II (C)
    Shade match 80
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $37 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Light Neutral 140
    Shade match 89
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

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

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Light with subtle pink undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    Matte Amande III (W)
    Shade match 78
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $37 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    Matte Neutralle II (W)
    Shade match 76
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $37 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Light LN6
    Shade match 81
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: 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 Light to Medium Cool (Light medium · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3 Cool

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3 Cool

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $42

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

    335 Bisque C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 335 Bisque C

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    11.5 Light Beige

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 11.5 Light Beige

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    29N light-medium

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 29N light-medium

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $32

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

    NW10

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

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    3C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3C

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Why the closest match works

Doll 10 Peptide Blur Stick Foundation in Light/Medium, against Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Light to Medium Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight to Medium CoolClosest matchLight/MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour91#d2b59e#d9bda8Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth91Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 4.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall85
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 81/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.

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To Doll 10 Peptide Blur Stick Foundation in Light/Medium.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect

Different

  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BasePowder-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy Light/Medium

Best price
$44Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $28 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

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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.