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Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation 280 dupes and alternatives Fenty Beauty

Light medium · 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%).

Closest shade match: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Patagonia

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

Your shade
Fenty Beauty
280Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
NARS
Patagonia
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $15 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Medium Beige 12

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

Your shade
Fenty Beauty
280Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Medium Beige 12
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
59
Skin (Skin suitability)
67
Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$0.50 less (1%)

Your shade $40 at Sephora · 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. Shade match 96
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: M2.25 - Medium with neutral undertones, and a peach tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    29N Light-Medium Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 96
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 90
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium beige with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation 280 (Light medium · Neutral 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

    360

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 360

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $30

Closest concealers

  1. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Medium 3N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Medium 3N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

  2. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    6.5 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 6.5 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    270N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 270N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Medium Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Medium Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

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

    25.0 Medium Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.0 Medium Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  6. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    8 Medium-Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 8 Medium-Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Patagonia, against Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation in 280. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade280Closest shade matchPatagoniaScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#e6b189#e2b08dLooks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared68
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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Patagonia.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Medium Beige 12, against Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation in 280. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade280Closest overall alternativeMedium Beige 12Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#e6b189#e0ac87Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth96Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (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 compared59
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
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall67
Skin type67Normal, combination, oilyCombination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Medium Beige 12.

Same or better

  • $0.50 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Not marketed for normal skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Patagonia

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $15 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Medium Beige 12

Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$0.50 less (1%)

Your shade $40 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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.