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Complexion Crush Foundation Light To Medium Warm dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

Light · Warm 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: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Fiji

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

The match
NARS
Fiji
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $39 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Light 9 Warm

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

The match
Smashbox
Light 9 Warm
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
85
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $25 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. Shade match 97
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $53 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    6W
    Shade match 97
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $22 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    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: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Light Medium 13 Warm
    Shade match 96
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm 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 medium warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    5WN
    Shade match 94
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $22 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    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: medium with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 97
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $23.50 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    LM2PEACH
    Shade match 97
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light medium with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Revolution Beauty

    Superdewy Cushion Foundation

    Medium Neutral Warm
    Shade match 93
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2 less (13%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 96
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $23.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    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: light/medium skin w/ golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    4WN
    Shade match 92
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 97
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $40 more

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    69
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 88
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $37 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedContains listed fragrance

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 99
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $65 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertone

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

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

Closest concealers

  1. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Light/Medium 2.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Light/Medium 2.5W

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

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

    3W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3W

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $38

  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 3

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Praline

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Praline

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $36

  5. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Medium Neutral

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Medium Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $8

  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

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

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Fiji, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Light To Medium Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight To Medium WarmClosest shade matchFijiScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e7b483#e5b485Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom 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, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal 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 NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Fiji.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm 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 oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Light 9 Warm, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Light To Medium Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight To Medium WarmClosest overall alternativeLight 9 WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e7b483#e5b585Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall85
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listed16-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 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 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 Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Light 9 Warm.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 16-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 19%. 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

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Fiji

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $39 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Light 9 Warm

Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $25 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.