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Soft Glam Satin Foundation 15 Fair Warm dupes and alternatives e.l.f. Cosmetics

Very fair · 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%).

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation F20W

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $37 more

Your shade $8 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. Shade match 93
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $47 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: L0 - Very light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $31 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: taupe shade with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Gobi - Light 3
    Shade match 89
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $47 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: L3 - light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Fair Warm
    Shade match 95
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $34 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair with golden undertone for pale to very light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    16N Peach Fuzz
    Shade match 88
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: neutral fair with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC15
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $31 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair light with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit Red Cushion

    21W NATURAL IVORY
    Shade match 91
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 97
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $45 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    46

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Fair with Yellow Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 15 Fair Warm (Very fair · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Very Light 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Very Light 4

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

  2. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 38 Stone

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 38 Stone

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

  3. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC11

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC11

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Fair 1W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Fair 1W

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

  5. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 02 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 02 W

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $32

  6. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    140

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 140

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $30

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in F20W, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 15 Fair Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15 Fair WarmClosest matchF20WScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#efd4ad#f3d6aeLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall61
Longevity70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall92
Skin type92Combination, dry, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in F20W.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability

Different

  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy F20W

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $37 more

Your shade $8 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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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.