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%).
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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same natural finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
86
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
33
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same natural finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
86
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
33
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
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Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same natural finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
86
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
33
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to Yepoda The Dewy Day 3C (Fair · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in LC2.5, against Yepoda The Dewy Day in 3C. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3CClosest shade matchLC2.5How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%98#eeccb1#edcbb2Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish35%56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage30%100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall33
Skin type100%33Normal, dry, sensitiveNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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.
Overall match 85/100Shade 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.
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.
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