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Complexion Crush Foundation Medium 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: Clinique Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer 09 Neutral

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

Your shade
Ulta Beauty Collection
Medium CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Clinique
09 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $25 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation N6

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
Medium CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Natasha Denona
N6
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
20
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $39 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 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15

    Golden Nude 16
    Shade match 87
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $23.50 more

    Matches: Very close 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
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for medium rich neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    P6
    Shade match 78
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $39 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    20

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: dark peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    355 Bisque (C)
    Shade match 89
    $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
    89
    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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  4. #6 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Medium Beige 12
    Shade match 89
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $23.50 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNo 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Soft Medium 11
    Shade match 89
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $23.50 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNo 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Light 20 Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for very light neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Light 22 Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for very light neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue

    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 Medium 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

    5.25

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.25

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Tan Walnut

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Tan Walnut

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    330N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 330N

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2R28

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2R28

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW15

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Pearl 4

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Pearl 4

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

    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

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer in 09 Neutral, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Medium Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium CoolClosest shade match09 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#dfa983#ddab86Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85CoolNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 · 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 overall80
Skin type80Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Clinique Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer in 09 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation in N6, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Medium Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium CoolClosest overall alternativeN6Score
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour95#dfa983#e3a985Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom 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 · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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 overall20
Skin type20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombinationBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation in N6.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer 09 Neutral

Best price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $25 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation N6

Match price
$55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $39 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.