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Soft Glam Satin Foundation 61 Rich Cool dupes and alternatives e.l.f. Cosmetics

Rich deep · 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%).

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Closest shade match: Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Skin Tint 65 Topanga

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

Your shade
e.l.f. Cosmetics
61 Rich CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Tower 28 Beauty
65 Topanga
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
90
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$32SephoraSephora
Costs $24 more

Your shade $8 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Port Louis

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
61 Rich CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
NARS
Port Louis
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $47 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 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Anguilla
    Shade match 85
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $47 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: D7 - very deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    39N
    Shade match 81
    $24SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Mali
    Shade match 82
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $47 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for oily skin

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

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: D6 - very deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Glossier

    Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage

    Very Deep 3
    Shade match 88
    $34SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNot marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    0

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: red undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    80 Deeper
    Shade match 91
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $48 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    92

    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: deeper with cool red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Estée Lauder

    Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20

    8C2 Intense Java
    Shade match 91
    $33$55SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterRadiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deepest with cool brown undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Range Beauty

    True Intentions Skin-Soothing Hydrating Foundation

    Mirage
    Shade match 79
    $16.50$33SephoraSephoraCosts $8.50 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNot marketed for combination/normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    46

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Not marketed for combination/normal skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep warm olive

    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 61 Rich Cool (Rich deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Sable

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Sable

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Brownie 8.5 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Brownie 8.5 Red

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    175

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 175

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    8C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 8C

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    17.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 17.5 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $36

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4N78

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4N78

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $35

    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 shade match works

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Skin Tint in 65 Topanga, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 61 Rich Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade61 Rich CoolClosest shade match65 TopangaScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour90#5a3424#623b2bVery close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth90Rich deepVery deepCloseDepth difference: 4.5
Retailer descriptionRich deepRich deepBoth described as rich deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 overall46
Skin type46Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Skin Tint in 65 Topanga.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Runs slightly lighter
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Port Louis, against e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 61 Rich Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade61 Rich CoolClosest overall alternativePort LouisScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour94#5a3424#603626Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97Rich deepVery deepCloseDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionRich deepRich deepBoth described as rich deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · 3 of 5 compared82
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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
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 86/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Port Louis.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Skin Tint 65 Topanga

Best price
$32SephoraSephora
Costs $24 more

Your shade $8 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Port Louis

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $47 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.