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

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%).

Closest shade match: Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 2

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

The match
Hourglass
2
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
85
Depth
94
Undertone
100
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $44 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 Vanilla LG6

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

The match
PÜR
Vanilla LG6
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
64
Wear (Wear & performance)
74
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $18 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

More matches

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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 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    Y 24
    Shade match 86
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30.90 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    O 14
    Shade match 79
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30.90 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

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

    250 Bisque W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 250 Bisque W

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $32

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

    Medium Beige

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Marshmallow 1.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Marshmallow 1.3 Golden

    • Close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2 Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2 Warm

    • Close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $42

  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    20S light sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 20S light sand

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    190W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 190W

    • Close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $24

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 Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 2, against Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Light Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight WarmClosest shade match2Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour85#ddc5a9#e4cbb5Close colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Depth94LightFairCloseDepth difference: 3.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery fairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome 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, sensitiveNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 90/100High 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 Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 2.

Same or better

  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade 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

Why the closest overall alternative works

PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 in Vanilla LG6, against Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Light Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight WarmClosest overall alternativeVanilla LG6Score
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour84#ddc5a9#ebd1b6Close colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Depth84LightFairSome differenceDepth difference: 6.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 compared74
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 in Vanilla LG6.

Same or better

  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 2

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $44 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 Vanilla LG6

Match price
$34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $18 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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.