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Complexion Crush Foundation Very Deep Cool dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

Rich deep · 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%).

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 560C

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
Lancôme
560C
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
94
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
89
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $37 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. #2 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    51N FUDGE
    Shade match 77
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Deep Cool
    Shade match 90
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame 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
    90
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 87
    $17.99$44SephoraSephoraCosts $1.99 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep, neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 92
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1.99 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Both claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW65
    Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool 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
    49
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very rich with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    61N espresso neutral
    Shade match 85
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Same cool 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
    85
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    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 · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 84
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $39 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: D8 - Very rich deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW57
    Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishClaims 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: rich deep with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 82
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $24 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: rich brown skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    51N Choco Fudge
    Shade match 77
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $8 more

    Matches: Both claim a lightweight feelAdds SPF 30

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: a neutral toned, deep shade

    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 Very Deep Cool (Rich deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    9N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 9N

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

  2. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Ganache

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Ganache

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $31

  4. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW65

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW65

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $30

  5. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    30NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 30NC

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $30

  6. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    7N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 7N1

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 560C, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Very Deep Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeVery Deep CoolClosest match560CScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour89#3f2013#462514Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom 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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Not listed24-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
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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

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To Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 560C.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for combination/dry skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy 560C

Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $37 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.