Foundation Shades

The Ordinary

2.1 Y in other brands

Coverage Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth
Lighter than 64% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Listed as warm from its retail listing
Swatch
Reads warmer than most shades this deep #d8b07d
Data
Retailer swatch, January 2021 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is The Ordinary 2.1 Y in Serum Foundation (likely close). In all, 196 ranges have a likely-close shade and 108 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 108 brands. The other 68 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

    2.1 Y · Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  2. Almay

    110 Light · Skin Perfecting Healthy Biome Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  3. KVD Vegan Beauty

    027 Medium · True Portrait Medium Coverage Shake Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  4. Anastasia Beverly Hills

    270C · Luminous Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  5. NARS

    M3 Stromboli · Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  6. MAC

    NC20 · Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation

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

  7. Cover FX

    1 G Plus Medium · Custom Cover Drops

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  8. Catrice

    040N · Nude Drop Tinted Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  9. Fenty Beauty

    255 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  10. Sephora Collection

    21.5 Y · Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  11. e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Fair 140 W - fair with warm undertones · Camo CC Cream SPF 30

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  12. Bobbi Brown

    Warm Sand · Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  13. Makeup Revolution

    F6 · Fast Base Stick Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  14. Lancôme

    190 Ivoire W · Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24H Long Wear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  15. Kosas

    5.5 Tone · Tinted Face Oil Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  16. Estée Lauder

    2N1 Desert Beige · Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  17. Essence

    40 Light Ivory · I Love Flawless Skin Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  18. Urban Decay

    20WY · Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  19. Tarte

    28N light-medium neutral · Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  20. Benefit Cosmetics

    Shade 6 · Hello Happy Air Stick Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  21. Milani

    Natural Bisque · Screen Queen Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  22. bareMinerals

    16 Sandstone · BarePRO 24 hour Longwear Liquid Foundation with Mineral SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  23. Ulta Beauty

    Medium Warm · Velvet Matte Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  24. Maybelline

    Light Beige · Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  25. Armani Beauty

    3.5 · Neo Nude Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  26. Too Faced

    Light Beige · Born This Way Undetectable Medium-to-Full Coverage Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  27. Milk Makeup

    Medium · Blur Liquid Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  28. Charlotte Tilbury

    7 WARM · Beautiful Skin Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed warm

  29. Laura Mercier

    Macadamia · Flawless Lumière Radiance-Perfecting Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  30. Burt's Bees

    Linen Beige · Goodness Glows Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  31. Dermablend

    30N Camel · Smooth Liquid Camo Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  32. Make Up For Ever

    Y433 · Matte Velvet Skin Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  33. Rare Beauty

    230N · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  34. surratt beauty

    5 Surreal Skin · Surreal Skin Foundation Wand

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed warm

  35. Pat McGrath Labs

    16 Medium · Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  36. PÜR

    MG3 Bisque · 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  37. L.A. Girl

    Beige · Pro.Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler

  38. Tom Ford

    1.1 Warm Sand · Traceless Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  39. Clarins

    106N · Skin Illusion Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed neutral

  40. Shiseido

    340 Oak · Revitalessence Skin Glow Foundation SPF 30

    Likely close Swatch reads lighter

Closest shade in the other 68 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.