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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%).

Only showing matches made for sensitive skin.

  • 3 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Dark 155W

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

Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
89
Depth
94
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$12Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$35 less (74%)

Your shade $47 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 10.5

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

Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
84
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
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. 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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  2. Shade match 83
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 38% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: very intense dark-medium shade, neutral undertone

    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 82
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 38% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: intense dark-medium shade, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · 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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  6. 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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  7. #9 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    D 33
    Shade match 83
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$0.10 less (0%)

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. 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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  9. Shade match 86
    $43Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4 less (9%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan skin with neutral 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 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

ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation in Dark 155W, against Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 23W Magnificent. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade23W MagnificentClosest shade matchDark 155WScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour89#b68c6b#b38560Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth94Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 3.3
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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 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 84/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation in Dark 155W.

Same or better

  • $35 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. 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

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 10.5, against Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 23W Magnificent. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade23W MagnificentClosest overall alternative10.5Score
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour90#b68c6b#b18565Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth94Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 3.4
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65WarmNeutralSome differencefrom 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 86/100Shade match 84/100High 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 Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 10.5.

Same or better

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

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Dark 155W

Best price
$12Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$35 less (74%)

Your shade $47 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 10.5

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.