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Complexion Crush Foundation Tan Neutral dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

Medium tan · Neutral 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: LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 18

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

The match
LORAC
18
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $22 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 09 Medium

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

The match
Live Tinted
09 Medium
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
94
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $26 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 · Naked Sundays

    BeautyScreen Peptide Foundation Tint SPF 50

    Shade 5
    Shade match 86
    $26.60$38Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $10.60 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight-medium rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Light-medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light-medium rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium tan

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 96
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $53 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light-deep shade, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint

    220 Warm
    Shade match 91
    $16.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $0.99 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    63
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint

    Medium N230
    Shade match 91
    $16.99CVSCVSCosts $0.99 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    63
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 90
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $53 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep shade, golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC47
    Shade match 96
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deepest neutral with golden undertone for deep dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Medium Dark DG1
    Shade match 97
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: very fair skin neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    32N Middle Honey
    Shade match 90
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a lightweight feelAdds SPF 30

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F12.5C
    Shade match 87
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 89
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $22 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 86
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $53 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium light-deep shade, golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Temptu

    Perfect Canvas Foundation

    5N/W Beige
    Shade match 94
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    83
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium shade with neutral-to-warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 86
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $53 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light-deep shade, golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    11 Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $36 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 93
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $31 more

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

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: tan with neutral-warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. Shade match 87
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    N5.5 Neutral Medium Deep
    Shade match 95
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.01 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. Shade match 95
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $39 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    48
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · Well People

    Supernatural Complexion Stick

    30 Medium Tan Warm
    Shade match 86
    $18.20$26Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2.20 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. Shade match 86
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. Shade match 91
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1.50 less (9%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · Well People

    Bio Powder Foundation

    9W
    Shade match 87
    $19.60$28Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3.60 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: rich tan w/warm peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. Shade match 96
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium-tan with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. Shade match 94
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $53 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. Shade match 85
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: tan warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Golden (W-074)
    Shade match 91
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $42 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · 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: Dark, warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. Shade match 91
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $36 more

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with golden undertones

    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 Tan Neutral (Medium tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Crumble 7.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Crumble 7.1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $31

  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    15NW

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 15NW

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  3. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 11 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

  5. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Amande

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 18, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Tan Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTan NeutralClosest shade match18Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#c18757#c28556Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall82
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
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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 LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 18.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade 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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 09 Medium, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Tan Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTan NeutralClosest overall alternative09 MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour95#c18757#bd8355Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralWarmSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall94
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 09 Medium.

Same or better

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

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 18

Best price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $22 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative

Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 09 Medium

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $26 more

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

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.