Charlotte Tilbury
Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick — 5 Medium
$48On skin, 5 Medium runs a touch lighter and stays warm with less of the olive cast.
Charlotte Tilbury 4 Medium, a shade of Hollywood Flawless Filter, suits light-medium skin with a warm, olive-leaning undertone. The olive cast is what people usually try to keep when they look for alternatives. Below are the alternatives that wear closest to it — each one noted with how it differs, so you know what you're trading before you buy.
On skin, 5 Medium runs a touch lighter and stays warm with less of the olive cast.
Side by side, 5 - Light, Neutral Pink runs a touch lighter and pulls a little cooler. Expect a more natural finish.
Charlotte Tilbury 4 Medium has a warm undertone with a olive cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that olive quality matters as much as getting the depth right.
A shade never wears alone — it sits next to your concealer, blush and the rest of your routine. Toni at Shade & Seek reads the whole face, not just one swatch, so you can see any of these alternatives in context before buying.