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Pro.Matte Foundation Café 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%).

Closest shade match: Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation D10W

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

Your shade
L.A. Girl
CaféChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Smashbox
D10W
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
87out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
98
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $36 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 Amber

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
CaféChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
BLK/OPL
Amber
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
82
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5.50 more

Your shade $9 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $13.69 at Target

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 80
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5.50 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 80
    $13.48WalmartWalmartCosts $4.48 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. Shade match 79
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5.50 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. Shade match 84
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $33 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: for deep cool skin with a red hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit Red Cushion

    40N CINNAMON
    Shade match 83
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation

    8C1 Rich Java
    Shade match 80
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $43 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims not settling into lines

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: deepest with neutral rich brown undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 78
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $29 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighter

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter

    Retailer shade note: dark with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

    47H Tan-Deep Honey
    Shade match 82
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $33 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 85
    $14.95Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5.95 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No long-wear claimNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    NEW CALEDONIA
    Shade match 79
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $46 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: D2 - Deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    43N DEEP COCOA
    Shade match 79
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 82
    $14.95Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5.95 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageNo fragrance listed

    Differences: No long-wear claimNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    30

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Deep 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Deep 1

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

  2. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Camel

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Camel

    • Looks identical
    • Deep

    $12

  3. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    500 Suede W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 500 Suede W

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  4. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 8.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 8.8 N

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Olive · neutral olive undertone

    $32

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

    NC58

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC58

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

  6. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    6.5N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 6.5N

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $38

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

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in D10W, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Café. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCaféClosest shade matchD10WScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour92#906137#95613aVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98DeepDeep tanCloseDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarmSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Combination, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in D10W.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 in Amber, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Café. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCaféClosest overall alternativeAmberScore
Shade match55% of overall82
Colour83#906137#916242Close colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome 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 · 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 overall84
Skin type84Combination, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 82/100Low 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 BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 in Amber.

Same or better

  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation D10W

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $36 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 Amber

Match price
$14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5.50 more

Your shade $9 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $13.69 at Target

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

33 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.