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Soft Glam Satin Foundation 45 Tan Warm dupes and alternatives e.l.f. Cosmetics

Tan · Warm 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 matchClosest overall alternative: KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation 124MD

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
e.l.f. Cosmetics
45 Tan WarmChange shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
KimChi Chic Beauty
124MD
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
Overall match
94out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $21 more

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

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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. #2 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    435 Punta Cana
    Shade match 91
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin w/ neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Camo Hydrating CC Cream SPF 30

    Tan 400 W
    Shade match 97
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: tan with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    511 Maple
    Shade match 89
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $10.99 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · L.A. Girl

    Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation

    Warm Beige
    Shade match 96
    $10Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Alexandria
    Shade match 88
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $47 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: MD5.5 - Medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    125MD
    Shade match 80
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $21 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Tan with Cool Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NC44
    Shade match 94
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $38 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tanned caramel with golden undertone for medium to dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation

    405W
    Shade match 97
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $45 more

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    46

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Deep with Golden 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 45 Tan Warm (Tan · Warm 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

    Salted Caramel 7.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Salted Caramel 7.3 Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

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

    Medium Tan 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 4

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    21W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 21W

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4W

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Deep Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Deep Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Flax 8

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Flax 8

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 124MD, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 45 Tan Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade45 Tan WarmClosest match124MDScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#b57546#b87644Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionTanTanBoth described as tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom 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 94/100Shade 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

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To KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 124MD.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • 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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest 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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Where to buy 124MD

Match price
$29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $21 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

32 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.