Foundation Shades

Ulta Beauty

Light Cool in other brands

Effortless Effect Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth
Lighter than 82% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Listed as cool from its name
Swatch
Reads warmer than most shades this deep #e2c7ab
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 Natasha Denona 31W in Foundation X+ (likely close). In all, 193 ranges have a likely-close shade and 102 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 102 brands. The other 62 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. Natasha Denona

    31W · Foundation X+

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  2. Tom Ford

    1.5 Cream · Traceless Soft Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  3. Make Up For Ever

    R330 · Matte Velvet Skin Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Natural · Flawless Finish Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  5. Guerlain

    01W · L'Essentiel Natural Longwear Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  6. Haus Labs

    040 Fair · Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  7. Lancôme

    015N · SKIN FEELS GOOD Skin Nourishing Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  8. Wet n Wild

    Nude Ivory · Photo Focus Dewy Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  9. L'Oréal

    Pearl · Infallible 24HR Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  10. PÜR

    LG6 Light Nude · 4-In-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  11. bareMinerals

    06 Cashmere · BarePRO 24 hour Longwear Liquid Foundation with Mineral SPF 20

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

  12. Morphe

    F1.50 Neutral · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  13. Origins

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

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  14. ColourPop

    50W Light · Pretty Fresh Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  15. Too Faced

    Snow · Born This Way Pressed Powder Foundation

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

  16. Burt's Bees

    Ivory · Goodness Glows Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  17. Lorac

    01 · PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  18. Anastasia Beverly Hills

    160C · Luminous Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  19. Koh Gen Do

    213 · Aqua Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  20. Laura Mercier

    Sand Beige · Silk Crème Moisturizing Photo Edition Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  21. Hourglass

    Golden · Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  22. Exa

    460 Gretta · High Fidelity Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  23. MAC

    NW5 · Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  24. Givenchy

    Y110 · Teint Couture Everwear 24H Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  25. Jouer Cosmetics

    Linen · Essential High Coverage Crème Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  26. Catrice

    030 Sand Beige · HD Liquid Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  27. NARS

    Alaska · Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  28. Tarte

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

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  29. NYX Professional Makeup

    Light Ivory · Can't Stop Won't Stop Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed cool

  30. Maybelline

    Nude Beige · Dream Radiant Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  31. Huda Beauty

    110N Angel Food · #FauxFilter Full Coverage Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  32. Dior

    2 Warm Olive · BACKSTAGE Face & Body Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  33. L.A. Girl

    Porcelain · Pro.Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  34. Estée Lauder

    1W2 Sand · Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Makeup SPF 45

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  35. Juvia's Place

    710 Maricao · I Am Magic Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed neutral-warm

  36. CoverGirl

    210 Classic Ivory · Olay Simply Ageless Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  37. Revlon

    210 Sand Beige · ColorStay Full Cover Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  38. Armani Beauty

    4 · Luminous Silk Compact Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed warm

  39. Bobbi Brown

    Warm Ivory · Skin Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  40. beautyblender

    1.40 Neutral · Bounce Liquid Whip Long Wear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

Closest shade in the other 62 brands

A to Z by brand. The 40 above are closer; open a shade to see how close it is.

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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.