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BeyondBlur Skin Perfecting Foundation DW5 dupes and alternatives Youngblood

Very deep · Neutral 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%).

Closest shade match: Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Deep 33

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

Your shade
Youngblood
DW5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
Pat McGrath Labs
Deep 33
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $11 more

Your shade $58 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Mali - Dark 6

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

Your shade
Youngblood
DW5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
NARS
Mali - Dark 6
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
59
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
$3 less (5%)

Your shade $58 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. Shade match 97
    $49SephoraSephora$9 less (16%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    75
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for deep skin with rosy neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 87
    $47SephoraSephora$11 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than natural matte finishNot marketed for dry/normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    80
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Not marketed for dry/normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: ultra deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 97
    $44SephoraSephora$14 less (24%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 84
    $39SephoraSephora$19 less (33%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageAdds SPF 50

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than natural matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep complexion with warm golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    28.5 N
    Shade match 92
    $48SephoraSephora$10 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: dark deep with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 90
    $40SephoraSephora$18 less (31%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for deep skin with cool neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    60N Mahogany
    Shade match 83
    $42SephoraSephora$16 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural matte finishNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    90
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 94
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishNo blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    71
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for very deep neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    27 W
    Shade match 90
    $48SephoraSephora$10 less (17%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: dark deep with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 93
    $58SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: dark with golden neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    135D
    Shade match 82
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Deep with Warm Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Namibia
    Shade match 85
    $55SephoraSephora$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    83
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: D4 - deep with warm undertones, and a red tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 93
    $58SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    137D
    Shade match 81
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Deep with Cool Red Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    45 Deep Cool
    Shade match 87
    $38SephoraSephora$20 less (34%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: cool red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Zambie - Dark 5
    Shade match 86
    $55SephoraSephora$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim 16-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than natural matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: D5 - deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Youngblood BeyondBlur Skin Perfecting Foundation DW5 (Very deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    NC60

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC60

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N11

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N11

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  3. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Cocoa

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Cocoa

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 9.5 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 9.5 N

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Clove 11.4

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Clove 11.4

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $39

  6. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    7N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 7N

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

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

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Deep 33, against Youngblood BeyondBlur Skin Perfecting Foundation in DW5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeDW5Closest shade matchDeep 33Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#763f20#794023Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared56
Finish34Natural matteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than natural matte
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match 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 overall60
Skin type60Dry, normal, combination, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination skin
Overall match 77/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Deep 33.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural matte
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • No long-wear claim
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Mali - Dark 6, against Youngblood BeyondBlur Skin Perfecting Foundation in DW5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeDW5Closest overall alternativeMali - Dark 6Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#763f20#793e21Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionDeepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish78Natural matteNaturalCloseNatural finish rather than natural matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 3 of 5 compared59
Longevity8012-hour wear16-hour wearClose16-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
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 overall60
Skin type60Dry, normal, combination, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination 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

If you switch

To NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Mali - Dark 6.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Natural finish instead of natural matte
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim 16-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 19%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Deep 33

Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $11 more

Your shade $58 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Mali - Dark 6

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
$3 less (5%)

Your shade $58 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.