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

Very fair · 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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  • 9 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 1N2 Ecru

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

The match
Estée Lauder
1N2 Ecru
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
99
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $36 more

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

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Closest overall alternative: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 0N Chantilly

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

The match
Laura Mercier
0N Chantilly
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $38 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. #3 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    130 Versatile Porcelaine Divoire I (N)
    Shade match 86
    $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
    86
    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

    Retailer shade note: matte sand

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

Closest concealers

  1. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    10.5 Light

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 10.5 Light

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $30

  2. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    110

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 110

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $30

  3. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Affogato

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Affogato

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $36

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    12N fair neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 12N fair neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $32

  5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W1

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W1

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $16.99

  6. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Very Light 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Very Light 2

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

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

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 1N2 Ecru, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Very Fair Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeVery Fair CoolClosest shade match1N2 EcruScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour94#fae2ce#f7ddc6Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo 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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 1N2 Ecru.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 0N Chantilly, against Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Very Fair Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeVery Fair CoolClosest overall alternative0N ChantillyScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour95#fae2ce#fee8d6Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery fairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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 · 4 of 5 compared51
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
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 0N Chantilly.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 16-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. 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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 1N2 Ecru

Match price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $36 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 0N Chantilly

Best price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $38 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

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.