Beautler.Your beauty butler

Moisturizing Complexion Stick Tan Cool dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

Medium · 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%).

Filters, 3 applied

Coverage

Finish

Formulation

Skin type

Preferences

Fragrance-free3No drying alcohol3Vegan2Cruelty-free2Oil-free0With SPF, applied. RemoveMineral1

Avoid an ingredient

Sort

3 of 31

Only showing matches in liquid form, with SPF, without talc.

  • 5 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 26 matches have no SPF listed and are not shown.
  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 15

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

Your shade
Ulta Beauty Collection
Tan CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Hourglass
15
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $44 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 Medium Tan TP4

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
Tan CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
PÜR
Medium Tan TP4
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $18 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

More matches

Show
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 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW25
    Shade match 97
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Deep Caramel

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Deep Caramel

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    32 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32 Tan Bronze

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    11C

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 11C

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Cool undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Chestnut

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Chestnut

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW25

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW25

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4C0

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4C0

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $34

    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

Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 15, against Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Tan Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTan CoolClosest shade match15Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#cc8c66#cc8d64Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed12-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)
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 80/100Shade 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 Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 15.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high
View full match

Why the closest overall alternative works

PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 in Medium Tan TP4, against Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Tan Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTan CoolClosest overall alternativeMedium Tan TP4Score
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour94#cc8c66#c88e67Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedTanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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 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 81/100Shade 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 PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 in Medium Tan TP4.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
View full match

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 15

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $44 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 Medium Tan TP4

Match price
$34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $18 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.