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Soft Glam Satin Foundation 31 Medium Neutral dupes and alternatives e.l.f. Cosmetics

Medium light · Neutral 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 match: Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Medium Tan Neutral

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $34 more

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

Closest overall alternative: MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Suede

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

Overall match
93out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $30 more

Your shade $8 at Ulta Beauty

More matches

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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 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Aran SF.6.5
    Shade match 92
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $48 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    46

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 97
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $52 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 96
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $41 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 96
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $34 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: for medium-tan neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Nudestix

    Tinted Cover Foundation

    NUDE 7
    Shade match 92
    $19$38SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium/deep neutral cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F7NC
    Shade match 92
    $9.80$14Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1.80 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a neutral cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 95
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $32 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 89
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $42 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    46

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    27W Peach Tan
    Shade match 87
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 97
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $37 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for medium rich neutral skin with a peach hue

    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 31 Medium Neutral (Medium light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.3 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.3 N

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $32

  3. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $38

  4. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    33.5 Tan Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 33.5 Tan Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    130

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 130

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $12.99

  6. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Warm Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Warm Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Medium Tan Neutral, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 31 Medium Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade31 Medium NeutralClosest shade matchMedium Tan NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#d59a70#d99a6cLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall67
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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 85/100Shade 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 Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Medium Tan Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Suede, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 31 Medium Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade31 Medium NeutralClosest overall alternativeSuedeScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour96#d59a70#d19b74Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMediumCloseDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65NeutralOlive · cool oliveSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 overall · 3 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 overall75
Skin type75Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 93/100Shade 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 MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Suede.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Medium Tan Neutral

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $34 more

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

Closest overall alternative

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Suede

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $30 more

Your shade $8 at Ulta Beauty

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.