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

Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink 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: Essence Foundation Stick 280

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

Your shade
L.A. Girl
ChestnutChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Essence
280
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2.50 less (26%)

Your shade $9.49 at CVS · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation 59N Mahogany Neutral

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
ChestnutChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Tarte
59N Mahogany Neutral
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $30.51 more

Your shade $9.49 at CVS

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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 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112)
    Shade match 87
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $48.51 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: Rich, neutral cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 80
    $14.95Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5.46 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim long-wearingNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    320
    Shade match 89
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.50 less (26%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    340
    Shade match 89
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.50 less (26%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: very deep with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    350
    Shade match 86
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.50 less (26%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same matte finishNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very deep with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 90
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $29.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 92
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $22.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for combination/normal/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination/normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral rich

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    300
    Shade match 83
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.50 less (26%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same matte finishNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    330
    Shade match 80
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.50 less (26%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: deep with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Tarte

    Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint

    59N Rich Neutral
    Shade match 94
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $32.51 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Claims a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: deeper skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation Chestnut (Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    16 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 16 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    45.5 Deep Ebony

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 45.5 Deep Ebony

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $30

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

    52 Deep Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 52 Deep Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

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

    550 Suede C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 550 Suede C

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $32

  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    4N78

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4N78

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $35

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

Essence Foundation Stick in 280, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Chestnut. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeChestnutClosest shade match280Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour98#634236#634338Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkNeutralClosefrom 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 · 1 of 5 compared40
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
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 85/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Essence Foundation Stick in 280.

Same or better

  • $2.50 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • No long-wear claim

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation in 59N Mahogany Neutral, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Chestnut. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeChestnutClosest overall alternative59N Mahogany NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour87#634236#694231Very close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery deepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
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
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation in 59N Mahogany Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • No fragrance listed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. 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

Essence Foundation Stick 280

Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2.50 less (26%)

Your shade $9.49 at CVS · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation 59N Mahogany Neutral

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $30.51 more

Your shade $9.49 at CVS

SephoraView at Sephora

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.