Foundation Shades

The Ordinary

1.2 P in other brands

Coverage Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth
Lighter than 91% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Listed as cool from its retail listing
Swatch
Reads warmer than most shades this deep #e9d0b2
Data
Retailer swatch, January 2021 (how we collect it)

Listed as cool, but its swatch reads warmer than most shades this deep. Retailer swatches don't always show undertone well, so give the listed undertone more weight.

The closest shade in another brand is The Ordinary 1.2 P in Serum Foundation (likely close). In all, 198 ranges have a likely-close shade and 109 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 109 brands. The other 69 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. The Ordinary

    1.2 P · Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  2. Natasha Denona

    26Y · Foundation X+

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  3. Too Faced

    Almond · Born This Way Pressed Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics

    11 Fair Neutral · Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  5. L.A. Girl

    Porcelain · Pro.Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  6. CoverGirl

    L-1 - Ivory · TruBlend Hydrating Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  7. NARS

    L2 Mont Blanc · Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  8. MAC

    NW18 · Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  9. PÜR

    LG6 Vanilla · 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  10. Tom Ford

    0.3 Ivory Silk · Traceless Soft Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  11. Benefit Cosmetics

    Shade 2 Light Neutral · Hello Happy Velvet Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  12. Lorac

    01 · PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  13. Huda Beauty

    130G Panna Cotta · #FauxFilter Full Coverage Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  14. Guerlain

    00W · L'Essentiel Natural Longwear Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  15. Make Up For Ever

    R260 · Matte Velvet Skin Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  16. It Cosmetics

    Fair · Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  17. VDL

    V02.5 Cool Undertone · Perfect Lasting Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  18. Origins

    110 · Pretty in Bloom SPF 20 Flower-Infused Long-Wear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  19. Laura Mercier

    Bamboo Beige · Silk Crème Moisturizing Photo Edition Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  20. Ulta Beauty

    Fair to Light Warm · Velvet Matte Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  21. bareMinerals

    05 Sateen · BarePRO 24 hour Longwear Liquid Foundation with Mineral SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  22. Sisley Paris

    00W Shell · Phyto-Teint Nude

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed warm

  23. Catrice

    002 Fair · Soft Glam Filter Fluid

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  24. Charlotte Tilbury

    2 NEUTRAL · Beautiful Skin Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed neutral

  25. NYX Professional Makeup

    Pale · Can't Stop Won't Stop Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  26. Urban Decay

    30WY · Stay Naked The Fix Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed warm

  27. Hourglass

    Nude · Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed neutral

  28. Il Makiage

    212-88035 35 · After Party Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed cool

  29. Tarte

    14S Fair Sand · Babassu Foundcealer Skincare Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed warm

  30. Anastasia Beverly Hills

    120W · Luminous Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  31. Estée Lauder

    1W2 Sand · Double Wear Stay In Place Matte Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads lighter · listed olive

  32. jane iredale

    Bisque · PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation Refill

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  33. L'Oréal

    Porcelain · Infallible 24HR Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  34. Haus Labs

    030 Fair · Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  35. Maybelline

    Nude Beige · Dream Radiant Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler

  36. Wander Beauty

    Medium · Wanderlust Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  37. Kevyn Aucoin

    02 ST · Stripped Nude Skin Tint

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  38. Morphe

    F1.50 Neutral · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  39. Clarins

    L1N · Double Serum Foundation 2in1 Hybrid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  40. Revlon

    150 Buff · ColorStay Full Cover Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

Closest shade in the other 69 brands

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Colours come from retailer swatch photos taken in January 2021. Test a shade on your jaw in daylight before you buy.