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Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 16 dupes and alternatives Urban Decay

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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  • 24 matches have no SPF listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 481 Cool Sand

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Urban Decay
16Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
481 Cool Sand
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
62
Wear (Wear & performance)
78
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$21.01 less (53%)

Your shade $40 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

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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. #2 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation

    245C
    Shade match 93
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with cool pink undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Light Tones
    Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$25.41 less (64%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Beige (W-048)
    Shade match 75
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Light to medium, warm golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Smashbox

    Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25

    Light Medium
    Shade match 88
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light-medium with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Light 08
    Shade match 79
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$0.50 less (1%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin w/ golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 16 (Light · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W7

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W7

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $16.99

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

    NW20

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW20

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Vanilla Swirl 3.1 Beige

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Vanilla Swirl 3.1 Beige

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1R12

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1R12

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Peach

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Peach

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 4

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

    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 match works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 481 Cool Sand, against Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 16. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16Closest match481 Cool SandScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#f3b783#ecb483Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 · 4 of 5 compared78
Longevity70Long-wearing32-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 32-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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

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To L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 481 Cool Sand.

Same or better

  • $21.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

18 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 43%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Listed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy 481 Cool Sand

Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$21.01 less (53%)

Your shade $40 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.