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Moisturizing Complexion Stick Light Cool dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

Light · 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 Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 CN 08 Linen

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

Your shade
Ulta Beauty Collection
Light CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Clinique
CN 08 Linen
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $33 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation CN 62 Porcelain Beige

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
Light CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Clinique
CN 62 Porcelain Beige
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $23 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    CN 28 Ivory
    Shade match 93
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Light Cool 150
    Shade match 96
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Light with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Very Light Cool 120
    Shade match 94
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Very Light with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Ciele

    tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation

    04 | Light Medium
    Shade match 89
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick Light Cool (Light · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    NW10

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW10

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $30

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

    3C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3C

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Taffy

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

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 3.6

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 3.6

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $17

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1CR Cool Rosy

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1CR Cool Rosy

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Silk 2.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Silk 2.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink 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 Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in CN 08 Linen, against Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Light Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight CoolClosest shade matchCN 08 LinenScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#dfb79e#e2b89fLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery fairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed24-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
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
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in CN 08 Linen.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims colour stability
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in CN 62 Porcelain Beige, against Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Light Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight CoolClosest overall alternativeCN 62 Porcelain BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour95#dfb79e#e1bca4Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85CoolNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
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
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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 Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in CN 62 Porcelain Beige.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 CN 08 Linen

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $33 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation CN 62 Porcelain Beige

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $23 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.