If you’ve ever struggled to find your perfect foundation shade, you’re not alone. Shopping online, picking the wrong undertone, trying ten samples only to still look orange (or gray)… yeah, been there. But one of the best ways I’ve cut through the trial-and-error? Finding my foundation shade twins online.
A foundation shade twin is someone who wears the same shades as you across multiple brands. When you find them, suddenly swatches make sense, reviews feel relevant, and you can confidently try out new formulas because you’ve seen them on someone with your exact skin tone.
So today, I’m sharing my shades in case I’m your shade twin and if I am, welcome! You’ve officially unlocked a shortcut to better shade matching.
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@kirstenkrupps Are we foundation shade twins?! Side note: some are definitely more winter or summer shades lol you’ll see what I mean 😜 I’m typically a light shade with neutral undertones • 150 @Fenty Beauty Luminous Foundation • 2 Fenty Eaze Drop Blur Smooth and Tint Stick • 2 @DanessaMyricksBeauty Yummy Skint Tint • 1N @Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Foundation • 2 @milkmakeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint • L1 Neutral @about-face beauty • 2 @MakeUpForEverUSA Super Boost Skin Tint • 4 ABH Beauty Balm • 3 Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk • Yukon @NARS Cosmetics Light Reflecting Foundation • 115C @Lancôme Tient Idole Ultra Wear • 125W Lancôme Tient Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow • 110 Light or 120 Light Warm @Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Tri-clone Foundation • 2N Desert Beige @Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue • Fair Freedom @Kirby kosmetics Konfident Glow Skin Tint • 2.5 @Naked Sundays Skin Tint • LN3 @LYS Beauty Foundation Stick • TB2 @madebymitchell @Made by Mitchell Build Foundation • Light 2NW @r.e.m. beauty sweetener foundation • 120 @Rituel de Fille 3 Drop Serum Foundation • Linen @MERIT Beauty Foundation & Concealer Stick • Fair LT @IT Cosmetics CC Cream • Light Neutral 40 @Kosas Foundation • 30 Light Medium @COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Skin Perfecting Essence • Shell @SHEGLAM Foundation Stick #foundation #foundationtwins #foundationshades #foundationmatch ♬ original sound – kirsten ✨
My Foundation Matches (aka, Me in a Bottle):
Here are the shades that match me perfectly or very closely across different brands:
My undertone is neutral with a slight golden pull, and I sometimes self-tan. If you’re someone who finds cool tones too pink and warm tones too orange. Hi, it’s us. We’re the neutrals.
Why It’s So Helpful to Find a Shade Twin
When I see a creator wearing my same shade, I instantly trust their swatches, reviews, and recommendations. If something oxidizes on them or disappears into their skin perfectly, chances are it’ll do the same on me—and maybe on you too.
Once you find someone with your same shade, you can:
- Discover new foundation formulas with confidence
- See how products look in natural light, on camera, and throughout the day
- Learn what concealers, blushes, bronzers, and powders work for your skin tone
Let’s Be Shade Twins!
If you wear any of the same shades as me, please comment! I’d love to know what’s worked (and what hasn’t) for you. Bonus points if you’ve found a holy grail foundation I haven’t tried yet because sharing is caring.
Also, if you’re not quite sure of your undertone or you’re still hunting for your perfect match, I’m happy to help. Leave a comment with what you currently use, and maybe we can crowdsource some twins for you too!
