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The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 23W Magnificent dupes and alternatives Benefit Cosmetics

Medium tan · Warm 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: Westman Atelier Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick Atelier X

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

Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$68SephoraSephora
Costs $21 more

Your shade $47 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Medium Deep Warm 350

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

Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$45SephoraSephora
$2 less (4%)

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. #3 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    10.5
    Shade match 84
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm 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 warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 90
    $39.50SephoraSephora$7.50 less (16%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No long-wear claimNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    56

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: tan warm skin with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    4N Neutral
    Shade match 84
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 92
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 37% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 92
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$35 less (74%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Deep Neutral Olive 360
    Shade match 84
    $45SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep with neutral olive undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Medium 1N
    Shade match 85
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (49%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: Medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · ColourPop

    Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation

    Medium Dark 147W
    Shade match 90
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$35 less (74%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 85
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $25 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 87
    $32SephoraSephora$15 less (32%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    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 warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: neutral walnut

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 83
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    57
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium-deep with olive undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 88
    $44SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 33% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 23W Magnificent (Medium tan · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    40.0 Deep Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 40.0 Deep Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

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

    30 Medium Peach

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 30 Medium Peach

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

    $32

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    410N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 410N

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

  4. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Sand

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Sand

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan

    $12

  5. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Amber

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Amber

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

  6. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Amande

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

Westman Atelier Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick in Atelier X, against Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 23W Magnificent. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade23W MagnificentClosest shade matchAtelier XScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour92#b68c6b#bd906aVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom 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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Westman Atelier Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick in Atelier X.

Same or better

  • 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
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Medium Deep Warm 350, against Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 23W Magnificent. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade23W MagnificentClosest overall alternativeMedium Deep Warm 350Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour87#b68c6b#c1926cVery close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth92Medium tanMediumCloseDepth difference: 3.9
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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 compared80
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 91/100High 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 Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Medium Deep Warm 350.

Same or better

  • $2 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Westman Atelier Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick Atelier X

Best price
$68SephoraSephora
Costs $21 more

Your shade $47 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Medium Deep Warm 350

Best price
$45SephoraSephora
$2 less (4%)

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.