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Moisturizing Complexion Stick Light To Medium Cool dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

Medium 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%).

Closest shade match: Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation 34 Light Medium

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

The match
Jane Iredale
34 Light Medium
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $40 more

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

Closest overall alternative: Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation BR42

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

The match
Chanel
BR42
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $53 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 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    8
    Shade match 86
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $44 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Deep Neutral Cool 310
    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: Medium Deep with pink peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    7.5
    Shade match 85
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $44 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    1R12 - Cool Ivory
    Shade match 96
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $33 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNot marketed for oily/sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for fair to light skin tones with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 95
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $33 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 96
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $32 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: for light medium skintones with cool rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    15N Incredible
    Shade match 86
    $47Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $31 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light-medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 94
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $44 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageNot marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    CN 70 Vanilla
    Shade match 93
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $25 more

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

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: moderately fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 89
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $53 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: dark-medium shade, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 88
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $53 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: intense medium shade, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 83
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $36 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for combination/oily skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 87
    $43Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $27 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims 16-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 94
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    38N medium-tan neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 38N medium-tan neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $32

  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    350C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 350C

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Cool · pink undertone

    $24

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

    32.0 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32.0 Tan Bronze

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $30

  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Chestnut

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Chestnut

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $36

  5. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5.25

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.25

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

  6. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2C2

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2C2

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $34

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

Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation in 34 Light Medium, against Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Light To Medium Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight To Medium CoolClosest shade match34 Light MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#cf9f83#d09d7eLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 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
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
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 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 Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation in 34 Light Medium.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapSilicone-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BR42, against Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Light To Medium Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight To Medium CoolClosest overall alternativeBR42Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#cf9f83#cf9f88Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BR42.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation 34 Light Medium

Match price
$56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $40 more

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

Closest overall alternative

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation BR42

Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $53 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.