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Soft Glam Satin Foundation 41 Tan Neutral dupes and alternatives e.l.f. Cosmetics

Tan · 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: Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint 15

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

Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $33 more

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

Closest overall alternative: KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation 125MD

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

Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
83
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $21 more

Your shade $8 at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Tarte

    Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20

    49H Tan-Deep Honey
    Shade match 86
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $34 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishBuildable 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): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 93
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $33 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    N6.5 Neutral Medium Deep
    Shade match 93
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5.99 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 83
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $33 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Retailer shade note: tan warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Chocolate Mousse 450G
    Shade match 81
    $37SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Deep-Tan skin with a golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    440 Savanna
    Shade match 84
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin w/ cool olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 85
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $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
    85
    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-deep 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 41 Tan Neutral (Tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    3N55

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N55

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $35

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    460 Suede W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 460 Suede W

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  4. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Deep 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Deep 1

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Crumble 7.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Crumble 7.1 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $31

  6. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 11 Tan

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · 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

Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint in 15, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 41 Tan Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade41 Tan NeutralClosest shade match15Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#b57d4a#b48156Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth98TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionTanMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight 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 compared51
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 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 84/100Shade 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 Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint in 15.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. 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

Why the closest overall alternative works

KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 125MD, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 41 Tan Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade41 Tan NeutralClosest overall alternative125MDScore
Shade match55% of overall83
Colour88#b57d4a#b47748Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth96TanTanSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionTanTanBoth described as tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65NeutralCoolSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared79
Finish78NaturalNatural matteCloseNatural matte 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 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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oilyDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 83/100Medium 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 KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 125MD.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Natural matte finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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

Closest shade match

Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint 15

Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $33 more

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

Closest overall alternative

KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation 125MD

Best price
$29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $21 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.