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Soft Glam Satin Foundation 23 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%).

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Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW15

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

Your shade
e.l.f. Cosmetics
23 Light CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW15
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
88out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
96
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $38 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation 16 Light Neutral

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

Your shade
e.l.f. Cosmetics
23 Light CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Well People
16 Light Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
80
Finish (Finish & visual result)
86
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Low confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$30TargetTarget
Costs $22 more

Your shade $8 at Ulta Beauty

TargetView at Target

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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 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTargetCosts $22 more

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Low 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 23 Light Cool (Light · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Vanilla Swirl 3.1 Beige

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Vanilla Swirl 3.1 Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Ecru 3.3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Ecru 3.3

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 4

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

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

    NW20

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW20

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    25.5 Medium Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.5 Medium Bronze

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. 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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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 NW15, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 23 Light Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade23 Light CoolClosest shade matchNW15Score
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour96#e5b58f#e0b08aLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared75
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
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 80/100Shade 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 NW15.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Radiant finish instead of natural

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade 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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 16 Light Neutral, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 23 Light Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade23 Light CoolClosest overall alternative16 Light NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall80
Colournot comparable#e5b58fNo swatchNot comparedNo swatch colour on one side
Depth95LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.9
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
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 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, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 80/100Low 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 Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 16 Light Neutral.

Same or better

  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Not compared

  • Colour not compared: swatch data missing

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW15

Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $38 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation 16 Light Neutral

Best price
$30TargetTarget
Costs $22 more

Your shade $8 at Ulta Beauty

TargetView at Target

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.