Soft Glam Satin Foundation 51 Deep Cool dupes and alternatives e.l.f. Cosmetics
4.5 (40,486)·Deep tan · 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· Same natural finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Light rather than medium coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
46
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/oily skin
Retailer shade note: tan to deep with neutral tones
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same medium coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
75
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol
The closest shade to e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 51 Deep Cool (Deep tan · 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
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 in Pavones ST16, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 51 Deep Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade51 Deep CoolClosest shade matchPavones ST16How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#a55d37#aa5b36Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 77/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 53N Deep Neutral, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 51 Deep Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade51 Deep CoolClosest overall alternative53N Deep NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%89#a55d37#a46441Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Overall match 82/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
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