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Pro.Matte Foundation Ebony 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Essence Foundation Stick 370

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
L.A. Girl
EbonyChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Essence
370
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
100
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

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. #2 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Ebony Brown
    Shade match 72
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Rich Espresso
    Shade match 71
    $13.48WalmartWalmartCosts $3.99 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeper

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #4 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    360
    Shade match 85
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.50 less (26%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    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 neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    390
    Shade match 83
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.50 less (26%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishNo fragrance listed

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

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

    Looks identical · 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: very deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    350
    Shade match 80
    $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
    80
    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. #7 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    340
    Shade match 78
    $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
    78
    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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  7. #8 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Cafe Au Bae
    Shade match 62
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    62
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone

    Retailer shade note: deep shade with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    380
    Shade match 74
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.50 less (26%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishNo fragrance listed

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Slight colour difference · 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 neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. #10 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    280
    Shade match 72
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.50 less (26%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishNo fragrance listed

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation Ebony (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. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    53 Deep Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 53 Deep Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

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

    Deep

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

    • Close colour
    • Very deep

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. 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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    61N espresso neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 61N espresso neutral

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    17 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 17 Deep

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Essence Foundation Stick in 370, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Ebony. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeEbonyClosest match370Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour93#4f3a31#4e3b35Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery deepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkCoolClosefrom 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 84/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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

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To Essence Foundation Stick in 370.

Same or better

  • $2.50 less
  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)
  • 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 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
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Where to buy 370

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

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.