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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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form, without talc.

  • 8 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 12 Light Warm

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
80
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $22 more

Your shade $16 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
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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: light medium warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    15 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral beige

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Beige (W-048)
    Shade match 98
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $42 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Light to medium, warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Soft Tan 228
    Shade match 97
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4.01 less (25%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Fair 10 G
    Shade match 98
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $33 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 97
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $33 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for light skin with warm undertones

    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: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. 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 match works

Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 12 Light Warm, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Light Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight WarmClosest match12 Light WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#edbd8f#f1be8eLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Not listed8-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 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 overall80
Skin type80Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 98/100High 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 Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 12 Light Warm.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 8-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy 12 Light Warm

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $22 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.