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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%).

Only showing matches in serum form.

  • 4 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW65

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
MAC Cosmetics
NW65
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
88out of 100
Colour
81
Depth
95
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $31.05 more

Your shade $14.95 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Ogee Complexion Perfecting Serum Foundation Spruce 12.75N

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
Ogee
Spruce 12.75N
Depth and undertone: Very deep
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
77out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
81
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
20
Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $34.05 more

Your shade $14.95 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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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

    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

  2. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  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

  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

  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

  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

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW65, 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 matchNW65Score
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour81#5a3928#623c30Close colourColour difference 3.6 (0 is identical)
Depth95Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 3.0
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared58
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull 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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Not listed12-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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 75/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW65.

Same or better

  • Same cool undertone
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than light coverage

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone moderate vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Ogee Complexion Perfecting Serum Foundation in Spruce 12.75N, 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 alternativeSpruce 12.75NScore
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour82#5a3928#653b2bClose colourColour difference 3.4 (0 is identical)
Depth95Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 3.1
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone70CoolUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall67
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage60LightMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than light
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 · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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 overall20
Skin type20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSensitiveBoth marketed for sensitive skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 81/100Medium 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 Ogee Complexion Perfecting Serum Foundation in Spruce 12.75N.

Same or better

  • Same natural finish
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW65

Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $31.05 more

Your shade $14.95 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Ogee Complexion Perfecting Serum Foundation Spruce 12.75N

Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $34.05 more

Your shade $14.95 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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.