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Complexion Crush Foundation Tan To Dark Warm dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

Deep tan · 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: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Marquises - Medium Dark 5

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

The match
NARS
Marquises - Medium Dark 5
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $39 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 22

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

The match
LORAC
22
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $22 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. Shade match 91
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $37 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/dry skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Deep with Peachy Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 90
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $37 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/dry skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Deep with Peachy Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    350 Somalia
    Shade match 91
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for dark tan skin w/ warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 85
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $29 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for deep neutral skin with a subtle red hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    53S Deep Sand
    Shade match 91
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · 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 · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    Marquises
    Shade match 89
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $39 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · 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: MD5 - medium-deep to deep with warm undertones, and a red tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 95
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 36% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for deep skin with warm bronze undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 89
    $58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $42 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 33% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: dark warm with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    340 Kampala
    Shade match 86
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $8 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishClaims long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for dark tan skin w/ golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 92
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for tan to deep skin with very warm 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 To Dark Warm (Deep tan · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Umber 9

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Umber 9

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

  2. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Chocolat

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $36

  3. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Dark 5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Dark 5W

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Butterscotch 7.5 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Butterscotch 7.5 Golden

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

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

    3N59

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N59

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  6. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    6W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 6W

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

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

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Marquises - Medium Dark 5, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Tan To Dark Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTan To Dark WarmClosest shade matchMarquises - Medium Dark 5Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#b0622a#af6734Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural 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 · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listed16-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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 78/100Shade 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 NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Marquises - Medium Dark 5.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims 16-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. 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

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 22, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Tan To Dark Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTan To Dark WarmClosest overall alternative22Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour85#b0622a#ac6338Very close colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom 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 85/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 22.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm 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 overall alternative
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

Closest shade match

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Marquises - Medium Dark 5

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $39 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 22

Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $22 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.