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Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Fair Warm dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

Fair · Warm 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: Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 1N

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

Your shade
Ulta Beauty Collection
Fair WarmChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Dior
1N
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
89
Depth
92
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$64SephoraSephora
Costs $48 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Nudestix Tinted Blur Foundation Stick Nude Light 1

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
Fair WarmChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Nudestix
Nude Light 1
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Sheer coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$16SephoraSephora
Same price

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 · Ciele

    tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation

    01 | Ivory
    Shade match 88
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: ivory

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Dior

    Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation

    0N IN
    Shade match 82
    $64SephoraSephoraCosts $48 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: very light skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MERIT

    The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick

    Chiffon
    Shade match 87
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair (neutral)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Fair Warm (Fair · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 3.5 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 3.5 W

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Medium Peach

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Medium Peach

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    3.5 Fair

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 3.5 Fair

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    12S fair

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 12S fair

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Light Ivory

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Light Ivory

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $12.99

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

    20.0 Medium (for neutral undertones)

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 20.0 Medium (for neutral undertones)

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $14

    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

Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 1N, against Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Fair Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFair WarmClosest shade match1NScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour89#e7ccba#efd4beVery close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth92FairVery fairCloseDepth difference: 3.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
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
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 1N.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, no siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone none vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Nudestix Tinted Blur Foundation Stick in Nude Light 1, against Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Fair Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFair WarmClosest overall alternativeNude Light 1Score
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour93#e7ccba#e5cfbfVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65WarmNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared82
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage60MediumSheerSome differenceSheer coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 Nudestix Tinted Blur Foundation Stick in Nude Light 1.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • Sheer rather than medium coverage
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, no siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 1N

Best price
$64SephoraSephora
Costs $48 more

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Nudestix Tinted Blur Foundation Stick Nude Light 1

Best price
$16SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $16 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.