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Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation Very Deep Cool dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

Deep · 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 in liquid form, fragrance-free, without talc.

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

Closest shade match: Sephora Collection Reveal The Real 12HR Soft Radiant Skin Tint 270 P

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

The match
Sephora Collection
270 P
Depth and undertone: Deep · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
86out of 100
Colour
79
Depth
91
Undertone
100
Best price
$24SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 6N

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

The match
Anastasia Beverly Hills
6N
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
82
Finish (Finish & visual result)
94
Wear (Wear & performance)
59
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $33 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 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    6WO
    Shade match 68
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $33 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    68
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with warm olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M16
    Shade match 79
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $38 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deeper brown w/ red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    38C Magnetic
    Shade match 79
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $31 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: rich cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Rich Deep Neutral 440
    Shade match 73
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Rich Deep with neutral red 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 Very Deep Cool (Deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    540C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 540C

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $24

  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    44.0 Deep Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 44.0 Deep Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 10.5 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 10.5 N

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

  4. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Bronze

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Bronze

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $11.99

  5. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    14

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 14

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Olive undertone

    $42

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

    42 Medium Deep Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 42 Medium Deep Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral 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

Sephora Collection Reveal The Real 12HR Soft Radiant Skin Tint in 270 P, against Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Very Deep Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeVery Deep CoolClosest shade match270 PScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour79#835b4f#805241Close colourColour difference 3.8 (0 is identical)
Depth91DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 4.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall63
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant 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 · 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 74/100Shade 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 Sephora Collection Reveal The Real 12HR Soft Radiant Skin Tint in 270 P.

Same or better

  • Same cool undertone
  • 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 colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly deeper
  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 6N, against Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Very Deep Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeVery Deep CoolClosest overall alternative6NScore
Shade match55% of overall82
Colour86#835b4f#8d5e4eVery close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth95DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 2.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedTanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall94
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 82/100Medium 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 Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 6N.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Full 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

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Sephora Collection Reveal The Real 12HR Soft Radiant Skin Tint 270 P

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 6N

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $33 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.