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Pro.Matte Foundation Bisque dupes and alternatives L.A. Girl

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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 in powder form.

  • 7 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC20

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

Your shade
L.A. Girl
BisqueChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC20
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
97
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $30 more

Your shade $9 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 4N2 Spiced Sand

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
BisqueChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Estée Lauder
4N2 Spiced Sand
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $43 more

Your shade $9 at Ulta Beauty · 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. Shade match 90
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $33 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: for fair warm skin with a yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    190 Beige Sand
    Shade match 90
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9.99 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. Shade match 88
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $43 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with warm golden olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    20N Medium
    Shade match 89
    $24SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC35
    Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: light to medium beige with peachy golden undertone for medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #8 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    N4.75
    Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: beige with neutral undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. Shade match 88
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $44 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. #10 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    C3.5
    Shade match 88
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: light to medium beige with peachy undertone for light to medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. #11 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW13
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: fair beige with neutral undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

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

    Light Beige

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

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

  2. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Fair 1N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Fair 1N

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

  3. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Praline

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Praline

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $36

  4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    122

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 122

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  5. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1R12

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1R12

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $35

  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    240W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 240W

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $24

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 Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC20, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Bisque. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBisqueClosest shade matchNC20Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour97#eebe90#f2c191Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutral · neutral goldenSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full 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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC20.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 4N2 Spiced Sand, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Bisque. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBisqueClosest overall alternative4N2 Spiced SandScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour96#eebe90#f2c395Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightFairCloseDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, normal, oilyCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 4N2 Spiced Sand.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC20

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $30 more

Your shade $9 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 4N2 Spiced Sand

Match price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $43 more

Your shade $9 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

34 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.