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TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation Carob dupes and alternatives BLK/OPL

Very 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%).

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Closest shade match: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 535N

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

Your shade
BLK/OPL
CarobChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Lancôme
535N
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $38.05 more

Your shade $14.95 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 16

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

Your shade
BLK/OPL
CarobChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Hourglass
16
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $45.05 more

Your shade $14.95 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView 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 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    27 W
    Shade match 94
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $33.05 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: dark deep with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Saie

    Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundation

    32
    Shade match 85
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $25.05 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep skin tones with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Bimini SF14
    Shade match 95
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $41.05 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: extra deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Refy

    Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint

    250W
    Shade match 92
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $25.05 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/oily skin

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep with warm tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Lawless

    Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation

    28D
    Shade match 96
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $32.05 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageNot marketed for dry/normal skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry/normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: ultra deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · ILIA

    Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

    Perissa ST17.5
    Shade match 93
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $33.05 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame light coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Extra deep with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    26N
    Shade match 91
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $33.05 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: dark with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    ZAMBIE
    Shade match 97
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $40.05 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than light coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: D5 - Deep with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Tower 28 Beauty

    SunnyDays Skin Tint

    60 Third St.
    Shade match 83
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $17.05 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame light coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Zambie - Dark 5
    Shade match 93
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $40.05 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: D5 - deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  11. #13 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation

    Deep Honey
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.05 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    59
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep complexion with warm golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation Carob (Very deep · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Chai

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Chai

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    7W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 7W

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Rich

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

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Deep Golden

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Deep Golden

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Clove 11.4

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Clove 11.4

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC60

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC60

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

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 535N, against BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation in Carob. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCarobClosest shade match535NScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#70422a#704127Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100WarmWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall55
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 99/100High 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 Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 535N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than light coverage
  • Not marketed for combination/dry skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 16, against BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation in Carob. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCarobClosest overall alternative16Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#70422a#73472fVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth96Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (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 · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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 Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 16.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Closest shade match

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 535N

Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $38.05 more

Your shade $14.95 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 16

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $45.05 more

Your shade $14.95 at Ulta Beauty

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.