Complexion Crush Foundation Medium Cool dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection
4.0 (94)·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%).
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.
$15Ulta Beauty(product price)$1 less (6%)3.9 (223)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· Light rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
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 medium skin tones with a neutral undertone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: medium skin w/ neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: light/medium skin w/ cool to neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Light rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Claims long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: Light-Medium skin with a neutral undertone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
88
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with neutral undertones
The closest shade to Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Medium Cool (Light medium · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Light 1C, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Medium Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium CoolClosest shade matchLight 1CHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#dfa983#e1ab85Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared66
Longevity30%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
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.
Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 12 Medium, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Medium Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium CoolClosest overall alternative12 MediumHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%96#dfa983#daa683Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 92/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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.
30 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.
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