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Complexion Crush Foundation Fair Cool dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

Very fair · 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%).

Closest shade match: Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 015 Fair

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

The match
Haus Labs
015 Fair
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $36 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Kryolan Professional Makeup Natural Fluid Foundation NN 4

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

The match
Kryolan Professional Makeup
NN 4
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $35.50 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

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 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    00C
    Shade match 95
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $33 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very fair skin with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    1 Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $36 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    2 Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $36 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneContains drying alcohol

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 94
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    Y1
    Shade match 79
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $39 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    20

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair yellow

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Porcelain LP4
    Shade match 97
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Naked Sundays

    BeautyScreen Peptide Foundation Tint SPF 50

    Shade 1
    Shade match 76
    $26.60$38Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $10.60 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight-medium rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Light-medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light-medium rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: ivory

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    1C Ultimate
    Shade match 95
    $47Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $31 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 36% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    15 Fair Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2.99 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation

    1C1 Cool Bone
    Shade match 95
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $36 more

    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
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with cool rosy peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Very Light Neutral 100
    Shade match 85
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Very light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Drunk Elephant

    Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation

    Fair 1C
    Shade match 96
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Very Fair with Cool Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation

    1N
    Shade match 89
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $19 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 42% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 94
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light (cool pink)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick

    LIGHTEST 2
    Shade match 97
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    0.5C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 0.5C

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $38

  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW5

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    12B fair beige

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 12B fair beige

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $32

  4. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Marshmallow

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

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

  5. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Affogato

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Affogato

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $36

  6. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Crème Brulee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Crème Brulee

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $36

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

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 015 Fair, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Fair Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFair CoolClosest shade match015 FairScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#f1d5c1#f2d6c0Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom 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 · 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 015 Fair.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Kryolan Professional Makeup Natural Fluid Foundation in NN 4, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Fair Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFair CoolClosest overall alternativeNN 4Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour98#f1d5c1#f2d7c2Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall70
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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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 87/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 Kryolan Professional Makeup Natural Fluid Foundation in NN 4.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 015 Fair

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $36 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Kryolan Professional Makeup Natural Fluid Foundation NN 4

Best price
$51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $35.50 more

Your shade $16 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.