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Soft Glam Satin Foundation 20 Light Cool dupes and alternatives e.l.f. Cosmetics

Light · 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 made for combination skin, with medium coverage, without talc or alcohol denat.

  • 1 match has no skin type listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation 4 Cool

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

Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $44 more

Your shade $8 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation CN 52 Neutral

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

Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
63
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $31 more

Your shade $8 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. Shade match 88
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $46 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 89
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $33 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. Shade match 87
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $36 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    2C
    Shade match 93
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 83
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $36 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 85
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $50 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Light, warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 90
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $31.50 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry/normal skin

    Retailer shade note: fair skin w/neutral to golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 20 Light Cool (Light · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3C Cool

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3C Cool

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $42

  2. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    22N light neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 22N light neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $32

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    200C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 200C

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $24

  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Peach

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Peach

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $8

  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Yogurt Drops 1.5 Beige

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Yogurt Drops 1.5 Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $31

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

    1R02

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1R02

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $35

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

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 4 Cool, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 20 Light Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade20 Light CoolClosest shade match4 CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#e8c1a2#ecbf9eVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall58
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall92
Skin type92Combination, dry, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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 Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 4 Cool.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in CN 52 Neutral, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 20 Light Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade20 Light CoolClosest overall alternativeCN 52 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#e8c1a2#e5c1a5Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85CoolNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match 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 overall75
Skin type75Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in CN 52 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation 4 Cool

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $44 more

Your shade $8 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation CN 52 Neutral

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $31 more

Your shade $8 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.