The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 29W Driven dupes and alternatives Benefit Cosmetics
4.3 (5,585)·Deep · 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%).
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· Same warm undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium to deep skin with warm undertones
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· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium to deep skin with neutral undertones
The closest shade to Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 29W Driven (Deep · Warm 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
Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Medium Deep Warm 4, against Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 29W Driven. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade29W DrivenClosest shade matchMedium Deep Warm 4How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#a2572c#9f5a30Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared49
Longevity30%3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for combination/oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 5W1 Sienna, against Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 29W Driven. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade29W DrivenClosest overall alternative5W1 SiennaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%84#a2572c#9b5b3aClose colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 86/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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.
31 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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