Foundation Shades

Max Factor

40 - Light Ivory in other brands

Miracle Pure Skin-Improving Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth
Lighter than 71% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads in between warm and cool #e5b38e
Data
Max Factor's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is L'Oréal Natural Buff in Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation (likely close). In all, 328 ranges have a likely-close shade and 111 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 111 brands. The other 71 brands are listed below.

One shade per brand, closest first. Labels: Likely close under 4.5, Worth sampling 4.5 to 10. What these mean.

  1. L'Oréal

    Natural Buff · Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  2. Shiseido

    310 Silk · Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Custom Finish Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  3. Clinique

    WN 38 Sesame · Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-warm

  4. Huda Beauty

    405N · #FauxFilter Skin Finish Buildable Coverage Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  5. Gucci

    160N · Fluide De Beauté Fini Naturel - Natural Finish Fluid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  6. Ulta Beauty

    Light To Medium Cool · Complexion Crush Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  7. Tarte

    42S · SEA Water Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  8. Almay

    200 Buff · Clear Complexion Make Myself Clear Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  9. Max Factor

    W33 Crystal Beige · Facefinity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  10. Fenty Beauty

    280 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  11. Dior

    4 Warm · BACKSTAGE Face & Body Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  12. Exa

    520 Joshua · High Fidelity Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  13. Cover FX

    1 G Medium · Custom Cover Drops

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  14. Milk Makeup

    Sand · Flex Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  15. Wet n Wild

    Soft Beige · PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  16. Kosas

    Light Cool 150 · Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  17. Maybelline

    118 · Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  18. bareMinerals

    04 Suede · COMPLEXION RESCUE Hydrating Foundation Stick with Mineral SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  19. Natasha Denona

    55Wr · Foundation X+

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  20. Bobbi Brown

    Neutral Golden · Skin Long-Wear Fluid Powder Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-warm

  21. Laura Mercier

    Cameo · Flawless Lumière Radiance-Perfecting Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  22. Sephora Collection

    13 P · Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  23. Smith & Cult

    230 Warm · Veiled Threat Weightless Micro-Blurring Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  24. ZOEVA

    160N Faith · Authentik Skin Natural Luminous Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  25. NARS

    Patagonia · Soft Matte Complete Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  26. UOMA Beauty

    T3N Fair Lady · Say What?! Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  27. jane iredale

    Honey Bronze · PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation Refill

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  28. Clarins

    102.5C · Skin Illusion Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  29. Juice Beauty

    17 Medium Tan · PHYTO-PIGMENTS Flawless Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  30. Clé de Peau Beauté

    O10 Light Ocher · Radiant Cream Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  31. Yves Saint Laurent

    BD50 · Touche Eclat All-In-One Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-warm

  32. Lancôme

    110 Ivoire C · Teint Idole Ultra Longwear Foundation Stick SPF 21

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  33. KIKO Milano

    WR50 Warm Rose · Full Coverage 2-in-1 Foundation & Concealer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  34. Rimmel London

    030 Light · Multi-Tasker Blur Booster Stick (Primer & Tint)

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  35. Morphe

    F1.110 Cool · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  36. CoverGirl

    L20 Light Ivory · TruBlend Matte Made Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  37. Make Up For Ever

    Y375Golden · Matte Velvet Skin Blurring Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  38. Il Makiage

    212-88055 55 · After Party Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  39. Dermablend

    30W Bisque · Smooth Liquid Camo Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  40. MAC

    NW22 · Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

Closest shade in the other 71 brands

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Colours come from Max Factor's own website, checked October 2026. Test a shade on your jaw in daylight before you buy.