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

Medium light · Warm 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 natural finish, in liquid form, without talc.

  • 8 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops 20W

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

The match
Dermablend
20W
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
86
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$43Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $27 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation 4.5WN

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

The match
Kylie Cosmetics
4.5WN
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Overall match
78out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
59
Skin (Skin suitability)
40
Best price
$35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $19 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 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    11 N
    Shade match 86
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $32 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    7
    Shade match 87
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $44 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    9 W
    Shade match 85
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $32 more

    Matches: Same warm 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
    85
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with medium warm undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    9
    Shade match 84
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $44 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Deep Neutral Olive 290
    Shade match 80
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

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

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep with subtle olive 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 Warm (Medium light · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    Tan Latte

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Tan Latte

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $8

  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    310W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 310W

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $24

  3. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Natural

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Natural

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    42S tan sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 42S tan sand

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

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

    435 Bisque W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 435 Bisque W

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  6. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    14 Light Peach

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 14 Light Peach

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

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

Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops in 20W, against Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Light to Medium Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight to Medium WarmClosest shade match20WScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour86#c3a486#c39d7eVery close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightMediumCloseDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural 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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 75/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops in 20W.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims 16-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • 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 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation in 4.5WN, against Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Light to Medium Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight to Medium WarmClosest overall alternative4.5WNScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour85#c3a486#d0aa87Close colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Depth92Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 4.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85WarmNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared59
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 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 overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, normalBoth marketed for combination/​normal skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 86/100High 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 Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation in 4.5WN.

Same or better

  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for dry/oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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

Closest shade match

Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops 20W

Best price
$43Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $27 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation 4.5WN

Best price
$35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $19 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.