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Complexion Crush Foundation Light Cool dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

Light medium · 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: Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation 20 Light

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

Your shade
Ulta Beauty Collection
Light CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Jane Iredale
20 Light
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $40 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Light 26 Cool

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
Light CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Light 26 Cool
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
85
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $29 more

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 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F6N
    Shade match 90
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2 less (13%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Chanel

    ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation

    B30
    Shade match 89
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $53 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium shade, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Rabanne

    Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation

    20C
    Shade match 97
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    69
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Light 22 Cool
    Shade match 97
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

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

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

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for very light cool skin with a subtle peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Lawless

    Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation

    12M
    Shade match 95
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $31 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Both claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · bareMinerals

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

    Light 28 Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $29 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · 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 light neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Light 10 Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $25 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Well People

    Supernatural Complexion Stick

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $18.20$26Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2.20 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C4 Cool Light Medium
    Shade match 97
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.01 less (13%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F7
    Shade match 89
    $15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (6%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: For light skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Revolution Beauty

    Superdewy Cushion Foundation

    Fair Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $9.80$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$6.20 less (39%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Chanel

    LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch

    B10
    Shade match 82
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $56 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
    82
    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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  13. #15 · Rabanne

    Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation

    20N
    Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than matte finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    69
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertone

    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 Light Cool (Light medium · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    4.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 4.75

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

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

    3.5C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3.5C

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    300C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 300C

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $24

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

    3CR Cool Rosy

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3CR Cool Rosy

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

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

    Ecru 3.3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Ecru 3.3

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    25.5 Medium Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.5 Medium Bronze

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

    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

Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation in 20 Light, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Light Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight CoolClosest shade match20 LightScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#dfb190#e1b394Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall69
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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 compared55
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 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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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 Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation in 20 Light.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Light 26 Cool, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Light Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight CoolClosest overall alternativeLight 26 CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#dfb190#e1b090Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall85
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull 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 · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome 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
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 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 bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Light 26 Cool.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Contains alcohol

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 siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation 20 Light

Match price
$56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $40 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Light 26 Cool

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $29 more

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.