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The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 14C Phenomenal dupes and alternatives Benefit Cosmetics

Medium light · Cool 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 4.5

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Benefit Cosmetics
14C PhenomenalChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Hourglass
4.5
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $47 at Sephora

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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. #2 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    2CR Cool Rosy
    Shade match 93
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feelContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    6.5
    Shade match 84
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    20B Light Beige
    Shade match 88
    $40SephoraSephora$7 less (15%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light skin with cool, pink or rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Rabanne

    Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation

    30C
    Shade match 93
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    57
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Very Fair Cool
    Shade match 84
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$31 less (66%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Chanel

    LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch

    BR32
    Shade match 84
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $23 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Jung Saem Mool

    Essential Skin Nuder Long-Lasting Hydrating Compact Cushion Foundation

    26N Taupe Beige
    Shade match 83
    $32SephoraSephora$15 less (32%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal/combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: neutral taupe beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Chanel

    LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch

    BR22
    Shade match 80
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $23 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · ColourPop

    Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation

    Medium 105N
    Shade match 81
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$35 less (74%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Chanel

    LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch

    BR12
    Shade match 76
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $25 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Medium Neutral
    Shade match 82
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$31 less (66%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 14C Phenomenal (Medium light · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    12 Light Rosy

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 12 Light Rosy

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $32

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

    32.0 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32.0 Tan Bronze

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2C2

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2C2

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2CR Cool Rosy

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2CR Cool Rosy

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Silk 2.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Silk 2.5

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Classic Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Classic Beige

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Why the closest match works

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 4.5, against Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 14C Phenomenal. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade14C PhenomenalClosest match4.5Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#d0a594#cca28dVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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, oilyNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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

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To Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 4.5.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 31%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy 4.5

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $47 at Sephora

SephoraView 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.