The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 16W Stellar dupes and alternatives Benefit Cosmetics
4.3 (5,585)·Medium light · Warm · peach 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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
67
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination skin
$40Ulta Beauty(product price)$7 less (15%)4.3 (1,058)
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Light rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination skin
$40Ulta Beauty(product price)$7 less (15%)4.3 (1,058)
Matches: Same natural finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Light rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination skin
The closest shade to Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 16W Stellar (Medium light · Warm · peach undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 330N, against Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 16W Stellar. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade16W StellarClosest shade match330NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%84#d09d85#d9a485Close colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 89/100High 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.
Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in B50, against Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 16W Stellar. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade16W StellarClosest overall alternativeB50How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour60%88#d09d85#d19e7fVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 86/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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.
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.
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