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Soft Glam Satin Foundation 42 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%).

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Closest shade match: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Medium Deep 45 Neutral

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

Your shade
e.l.f. Cosmetics
42 Tan NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Medium Deep 45 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $34 more

Your shade $8 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 20N

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
42 Tan NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Makeup By Mario
20N
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
74
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $40 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. #3 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    19C
    Shade match 89
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $40 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    27W Leader
    Shade match 89
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $39 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep warm-olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    19 C
    Shade match 88
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $40 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    49W Tan-Deep Warm
    Shade match 85
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $34 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    54 Medium Dark
    Shade match 94
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $48 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    23 O
    Shade match 85
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $40 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    440 Medium Deep
    Shade match 83
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $44 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    46

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Hourglass

    Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation

    14
    Shade match 88
    $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
    88
    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 deep with neutral warm 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 42 Tan Neutral (Tan · 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

    N10

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N10

    • Looks identical
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Amande

    • Looks identical
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    6 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 6 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    12.5 Tan-Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 12.5 Tan-Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    050 Café

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 050 Café

    • Very close colour
    • Tan

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    19NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 19NC

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $30

    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

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Medium Deep 45 Neutral, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 42 Tan Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade42 Tan NeutralClosest shade matchMedium Deep 45 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#b06f48#ac6f4bLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99TanDeep tanCloseDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionTanDeep tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte 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 · 4 of 5 compared75
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
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 86/100Shade 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 bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Medium Deep 45 Neutral.

Same or better

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

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 20N, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 42 Tan Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade42 Tan NeutralClosest overall alternative20NScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#b06f48#ab6a41Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth95TanDeep tanCloseDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionTanMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 · 4 of 5 compared74
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
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall75
Skin type75Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 20N.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Medium Deep 45 Neutral

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $34 more

Your shade $8 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 20N

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $40 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.