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Complexion Crush Foundation Dark Cool dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

Very 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%).

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Closest shade match: Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation Spiced Rum

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

Your shade
Ulta Beauty Collection
Dark CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Too Faced
Spiced Rum
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
91
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $32 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Revolution Beauty Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation F15NC

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

Your shade
Ulta Beauty Collection
Dark CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Revolution Beauty
F15NC
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2 less (13%)

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

Ulta BeautyView 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 · Poom

    Natural Glow Hydrating Foundation

    #600 - Deep Neutral
    Shade match 84
    $48Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $32 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    45 Deep Cool
    Shade match 89
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    80

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: cool red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    410 Cool
    Shade match 87
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3.99 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    46 Deep Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation

    Chestnut
    Shade match 87
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $32 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral to golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    D 36
    Shade match 81
    $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 claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation

    Cocoa
    Shade match 84
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $32 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deepest with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. #10 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation

    Hazelnut
    Shade match 83
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $32 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deepest with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Revolution Beauty

    Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation

    F15NC
    Shade match 90
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: dark or deep skin tones with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. #12 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    440 Deep Neutral
    Shade match 78
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2.99 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  11. #13 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Deep 57 Neutral
    Shade match 77
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $29 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for very deep neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Dark Cool (Very deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    25C

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 25C

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Spiced Rum

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Spiced Rum

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Dark/Deep 5.5C

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Dark/Deep 5.5C

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool · pink undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Anise 11.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Anise 11.5

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4R76

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4R76

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    435 Coffee

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 435 Coffee

    • Close colour
    • Very deep

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Spiced Rum, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Dark Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeDark CoolClosest shade matchSpiced RumScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#7a3717#713718Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery deepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall91
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Not listed24-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
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Spiced Rum.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Revolution Beauty Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation in F15NC, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Dark Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeDark CoolClosest overall alternativeF15NCScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#7a3717#773d20Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Revolution Beauty Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation in F15NC.

Same or better

  • $2 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation Spiced Rum

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $32 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Revolution Beauty Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation F15NC

Match price
$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2 less (13%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

32 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.