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Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation Porcelain dupes and alternatives L.A. Girl

Light medium

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: Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 4 N Neutral

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

Your shade
L.A. Girl
PorcelainChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Dior
4 N Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
98
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $48 more

Your shade $10 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation Medium Tan

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

Your shade
L.A. Girl
PorcelainChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
IT Cosmetics
Medium Tan
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $29 more

Your shade $10 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. Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNot marketed for combination/normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    46

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination/normal skin

    Retailer shade note: tan with cool red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation

    Medium Light
    Shade match 91
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7.99 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Light rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: 4 light medium

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTargetCosts $20 more

    Matches: Claims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearingClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to L.A. Girl Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation Porcelain (Light medium) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.2 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.2 N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $32

  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    330N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 330N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $24

  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Apricot 5.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Apricot 5.5

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

  4. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2N1

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $34

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

    Tan Walnut

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Tan Walnut

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $8

  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW18

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW18

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

    $30

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

Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 4 N Neutral, against L.A. Girl Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation in Porcelain. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadePorcelainClosest shade match4 N NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour98#e5a57f#e2a37eLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable 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 · 1 of 5 compared70
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall75
Skin type75Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 4 N Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Medium Tan, against L.A. Girl Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation in Porcelain. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadePorcelainClosest overall alternativeMedium TanScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour92#e5a57f#e7ac87Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth95Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarm · goldenSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall92
Skin type92Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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 IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Medium Tan.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Adds SPF 50

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (limonene)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 50
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 4 N Neutral

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $48 more

Your shade $10 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation Medium Tan

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $29 more

Your shade $10 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.