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Complexion Crush Foundation Fair Neutral dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

Light · Neutral 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: ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Tavarua SF2

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

Your shade
Ulta Beauty Collection
Fair NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
ILIA
Tavarua SF2
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$56SephoraSephora
Costs $40 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 08 Linen

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
Fair NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Clinique
CN 08 Linen
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $23 more

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

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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 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    2N
    Shade match 98
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $22 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Light 7 Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    2WN
    Shade match 93
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $22 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

    2N1 Cashew
    Shade match 97
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $38 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Fair 3N
    Shade match 97
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Fair-light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Fairly Light 03
    Shade match 95
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $23.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair skin w/neutral to golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Chanel

    LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch

    BD31
    Shade match 86
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $54 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · ILIA

    Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick

    16N Madrone
    Shade match 96
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $34 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Light-medium with neutral 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 Neutral (Light · Neutral 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

    210N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 210N

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    2N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 2N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW13

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW13

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    1.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 1.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Tavarua SF2, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Fair Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFair NeutralClosest shade matchTavarua SF2Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e3bc99#e4be9bLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall76
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 · 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 85/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Tavarua SF2.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 08 Linen, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Fair Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFair NeutralClosest overall alternativeCN 08 LinenScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour94#e3bc99#e9c2a0Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth95LightLightSameDepth difference: 3.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralWarmSome differencecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 · 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 08 Linen.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Tavarua SF2

Best price
$56SephoraSephora
Costs $40 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 08 Linen

Match price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $23 more

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

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.