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

Very deep · Cool 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: Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 8C2 Intense Java

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

Your shade
BLK/OPL
Ebony BrownChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Estée Lauder
8C2 Intense Java
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$33SephoraSephora
Costs $18.05 more

Your shade $14.95 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Refy Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint 260N

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

Your shade
BLK/OPL
Ebony BrownChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Refy
260N
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $25.05 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 · Revolution Beauty

    Superdewy Cushion Foundation

    Deep Neutral
    Shade match 81
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$0.95 less (6%)

    Matches: Same light coverageClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation

    Deep Cool 3
    Shade match 86
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $34.05 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame light coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NY 10
    Shade match 70
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $36.55 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame light coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: Yellow

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F19NW
    Shade match 74
    $15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $0.05 more

    Matches: Same light coverageClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Deep skin tone, neutral-warm 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 Ebony Brown (Very deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4N78

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4N78

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    Deep

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

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    8C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 8C

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    550 Suede C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 550 Suede C

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    61N espresso neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 61N espresso neutral

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $32

    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

Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 in 8C2 Intense Java, against BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation in Ebony Brown. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeEbony BrownClosest shade match8C2 Intense JavaScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#5a3928#613c2bVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth96Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionDeepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100LightLightSameSame light coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed8-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​normal skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 in 8C2 Intense Java.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same light coverage
  • Claims 8-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for dry/oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Refy Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint in 260N, against BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation in Ebony Brown. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeEbony BrownClosest overall alternative260NScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour97#5a3928#5d3b2bLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100LightLightSameSame light 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
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Refy Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint in 260N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same light coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for dry/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. 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

Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 8C2 Intense Java

Best price
$33SephoraSephora
Costs $18.05 more

Your shade $14.95 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Refy Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint 260N

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $25.05 more

Your shade $14.95 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.