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Complexion Crush Foundation Light 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: Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Very Light Cool

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

The match
Polite Society
Very Light Cool
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $26 more

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

Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Golden Medium 14

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

The match
bareMinerals
Golden Medium 14
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
66
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $23.50 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 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NO 6
    Shade match 89
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $35.50 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 98
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $39 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: L5 - Light to medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    18 Light Warm
    Shade match 97
    $21$30Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5 more

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

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

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    3WN
    Shade match 93
    $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
    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: light with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · 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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  6. Shade match 88
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $53 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 88
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $53 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral

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

Closest concealers

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

    Light Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

  2. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Praline

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Praline

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $36

  3. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    122

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 122

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $12.99

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

    NC15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC15

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

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

    1Y18

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1Y18

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

  6. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 2

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

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

Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Very Light Cool, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Light Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight WarmClosest shade matchVery Light CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#edbd8f#edbd92Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall42
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull 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
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 listedLong-wearingSome 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 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 77/100Shade 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 Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Very Light Cool.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. 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

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Golden Medium 14, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Light Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight WarmClosest overall alternativeGolden Medium 14Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#edbd8f#e4b98eVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · peachClosefrom 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 compared66
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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 89/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Golden Medium 14.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Very Light Cool

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $26 more

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

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Golden Medium 14

Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $23.50 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.