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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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, vegan, without talc.

  • 19 matches have no vegan claim listed and are not shown.
  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 5.5

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
Hourglass
5.5
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $54.76 more

Your shade $5.24 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Medium Tan Warm 250

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
Kosas
Medium Tan Warm 250
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
78out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $39.76 more

Your shade $5.24 at Ulta Beauty

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 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Chios SF6
    Shade match 88
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $50.76 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Maraca SF9
    Shade match 87
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $50.76 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 88
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $34.26 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: light warm skin with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    32H medium honey
    Shade match 87
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $34.76 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry skin

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    8
    Shade match 88
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $54.76 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 39% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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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

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 5.5, against Wet n Wild PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation in Buff Bisque. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBuff BisqueClosest shade match5.5Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour97#d39e7a#d09e7dLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarmSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall67
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match 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 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, normalNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal skin
Overall match 76/100Shade 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 Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 5.5.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 39%. 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 listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Medium Tan Warm 250, against Wet n Wild PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation in Buff Bisque. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBuff BisqueClosest overall alternativeMedium Tan Warm 250Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour95#d39e7a#cd9c7bLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMediumCloseDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarm · peachSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 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 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 overall87
Skin type87Dry, normalNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for dry/​normal skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Medium Tan Warm 250.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Medium rather than full coverage

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. 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 25
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 5.5

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $54.76 more

Your shade $5.24 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Medium Tan Warm 250

Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $39.76 more

Your shade $5.24 at Ulta Beauty

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.