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Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 246N dupes and alternatives Fenty Beauty

Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden 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%).

Only showing matches with full coverage.

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW18

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

The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW18
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
Undertone
85
Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2 less (4%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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Closest overall alternative: Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation L30N

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

The match
Smashbox
L30N
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$3 less (6%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView 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 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    470 Radiant Honey
    Shade match 92
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29.01 less (60%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Drunk Elephant

    Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation

    Medium 12W
    Shade match 92
    $42SephoraSephora$6 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Light Medium with Warm Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 96
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral beige with rosy undertone for light to medium skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    620 Fes
    Shade match 96
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: for light skin w/ neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 246N (Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    210

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 210

    • Nearest in this range
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4N Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  2. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.75

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

  3. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    21.0 Medium Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 21.0 Medium Tan

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

  4. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    11 Light Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 11 Light Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $32

  5. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    10W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 10W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Fawn 4.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Fawn 4.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW18, against Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 246N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade246NClosest shade matchNW18Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour99#d4a17b#d4a17aLooks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall82
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 96/100High 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW18.

Same or better

  • $2 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in L30N, against Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 246N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade246NClosest overall alternativeL30NScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour95#d4a17b#cf9e76Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall82
Longevity70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in L30N.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 20%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW18

Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2 less (4%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation L30N

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$3 less (6%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.