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The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 20W Beyond dupes and alternatives Benefit Cosmetics

Medium tan · Warm · golden 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: L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W8 Warm Medium Deep

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

Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33.01 less (70%)

Your shade $47 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 5 N Neutral

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

Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $11 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. #3 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    44N Tan Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (11%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    57
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 93
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Medium 180 W
    Shade match 94
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for oily skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 89
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · J.Cat Beauty

    Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation

    Cappuccino
    Shade match 87
    $3.89$5.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$43.11 less (92%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 93
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: MD3.6 - Medium-deep to deep with warm undertones, and a red tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Tan Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (66%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 95
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$17 less (36%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterBuildable rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Medium 3C
    Shade match 77
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (49%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: Medium with cool undertones

    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 20W Beyond (Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    C8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $16.99

  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    420N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 420N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

  3. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW35

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW35

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Valley 8.25

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Valley 8.25

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

  5. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Chocolat

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $36

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

    34.5 Rich Golden

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 34.5 Rich Golden

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

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

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W8 Warm Medium Deep, against Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 20W Beyond. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade20W BeyondClosest shade matchW8 Warm Medium DeepScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#c38059#bc805aVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W8 Warm Medium Deep.

Same or better

  • $33.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 37%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade 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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 5 N Neutral, against Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 20W Beyond. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade20W BeyondClosest overall alternative5 N NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour93#c38059#cb835cVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65Warm · goldenNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 2 of 5 compared80
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 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, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 86/100High 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 Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 5 N Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W8 Warm Medium Deep

Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33.01 less (70%)

Your shade $47 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 5 N Neutral

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $11 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.