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PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation Buff Bisque dupes and alternatives Wet n Wild

Medium light

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: Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Medium Cool

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

Your shade
Wet n Wild
Buff BisqueChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Polite Society
Medium Cool
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $36.76 more

Your shade $5.24 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Medium 35 Neutral

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

Your shade
Wet n Wild
Buff BisqueChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Medium 35 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $39.76 more

Your shade $5.24 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

More matches

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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 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

    28H Light-Medium Honey
    Shade match 91
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $36.76 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Neutral Medium
    Shade match 91
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $33.76 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/normal skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 90
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $36.76 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for medium cool skin with a subtle peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    107.5 Ivory Beige
    Shade match 88
    $10.43WalmartWalmartCosts $5.19 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Neutral Tan
    Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $33.76 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/normal skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Drunk Elephant

    Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation

    Medium 13N
    Shade match 88
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $36.76 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Cool Neutral Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Rich Sand
    Shade match 88
    $11.97WalmartWalmartCosts $6.73 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTargetCosts $9.35 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No skin-like finish claimed

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 90
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18.76 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: neutral light medium with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Wet n Wild PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation Buff Bisque (Medium light) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    7.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 7.5

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3WP Warm Peach

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3WP Warm Peach

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 07 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 07 N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $32

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    38N medium-tan neutral

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $32

  5. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    350C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 350C

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool · pink undertone

    $24

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

    33.5 Tan Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 33.5 Tan Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Medium Cool, against Wet n Wild PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation in Buff Bisque. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBuff BisqueClosest shade matchMedium CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour98#d39e7a#d19d7bLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall48
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome 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 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 overall76
Skin type76Dry, normalCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal skin
Overall match 72/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Medium Cool.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Medium 35 Neutral, against Wet n Wild PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation in Buff Bisque. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBuff BisqueClosest overall alternativeMedium 35 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour93#d39e7a#d99e74Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall91
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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 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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Dry, normalCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal 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 bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Medium 35 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Medium Cool

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $36.76 more

Your shade $5.24 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Medium 35 Neutral

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $39.76 more

Your shade $5.24 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

How these matches are scored

33 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.