Soft Glam Satin Foundation 35 Medium Cool dupes and alternatives e.l.f. Cosmetics
4.5 (40,486)·Medium · 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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim long-wearing· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
92
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same medium coverage· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
75
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin
Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral subtle golden undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Claims transfer resistance· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
92
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim long-wearing· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
92
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral to rosy undertone for medium to light tan skin
The closest shade to e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 35 Medium Cool (Medium · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 4C Canelé, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 35 Medium Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade35 Medium CoolClosest shade match4C CaneléHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#de956c#d9936dLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 87/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.
Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation in 90 Sand, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 35 Medium Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade35 Medium CoolClosest overall alternative90 SandHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%92#de956c#d79370Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 89/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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.
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.