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The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 10N Ace dupes and alternatives Benefit Cosmetics

Light · Neutral undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

Closest shade match: Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation 6 Neutral

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $11 more

Your shade $47 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch BR12

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Best price
$72Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $25 more

Your shade $47 at Sephora

More matches

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. Shade match 86
    $44SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: light medium

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Doll 10

    Peptide Bounce Flexible Foundation

    Light/Medium
    Shade match 87
    $44Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: Light to light-medium with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 79
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 87
    $36SephoraSephora$11 less (23%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: light / medium - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    140
    Shade match 93
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$40.01 less (85%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 82
    $36SephoraSephora$11 less (23%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: light / medium - cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 87
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claimNot marketed for normal/combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium, beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    130
    Shade match 88
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$40.01 less (85%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light with cool rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 80
    $36SephoraSephora$11 less (23%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: light / medium - warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 10N Ace (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Light Nude

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Light Nude

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  2. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Creme Brulee

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Creme Brulee

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

  3. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    2.5C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 2.5C

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $38

  4. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    24.0 Medium Beige

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 24.0 Medium Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

  5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N6.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N6.5

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 3.6

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 3.6

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $17

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest shade match works

Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 6 Neutral, against Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 10N Ace. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade10N AceClosest shade match6 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#e3baab#e8bbabLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared27
Longevity2024-hour wear8-hour wearDifferent8-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 97/100High confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 6 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in BR12, against Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 10N Ace. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade10N AceClosest overall alternativeBR12Score
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour81#e3baab#deb19bClose colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Depth91LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 4.3
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 87/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in BR12.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly deeper
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation 6 Neutral

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $11 more

Your shade $47 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch BR12

Best price
$72Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $25 more

Your shade $47 at Sephora

How these matches are scored

30 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.