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

Very deep

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 with full coverage, without talc.

  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW65

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

Your shade
L.A. Girl
EspressoChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW65
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
89out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
99
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $37 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation Mocha

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
EspressoChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Milani
Mocha
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
81
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
Costs $2.97 more

Your shade $9 at Ulta Beauty

More matches

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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

    View match
  2. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW60
    Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: rich deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 80
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $60 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly deeper

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    8N
    Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $40 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Contains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 84
    $58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $49 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral with cool blue undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    68P Deep
    Shade match 80
    $24SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily skin

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

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep, pink undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 80
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $31 more

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

    Differences: Slightly deeper

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper

    Retailer shade note: deep brown with neutral undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. #10 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC65
    Shade match 80
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighter

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter

    Retailer shade note: dark deep espresso with rich undertones for deep dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 80
    $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
    80
    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 Espresso (Very deep) 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

    51 Deep Peach

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 51 Deep Peach

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    59W rich warm

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 59W rich warm

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Warm 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. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    560W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 560W

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral golden 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 Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW65, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeEspressoClosest shade matchNW65Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour94#5e3c32#623c30Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownCoolSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared50
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
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 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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Combination, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 73/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW65.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. 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

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation in Mocha, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeEspressoClosest overall alternativeMochaScore
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour82#5e3c32#683b30Close colourColour difference 3.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownCoolSome differencecandidate undertone inferred
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 · 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 overall50
Skin type50Combination, normal, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 87/100Shade match 81/100Medium 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 Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation in Mocha.

Same or better

  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 20%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW65

Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $37 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation Mocha

Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
Costs $2.97 more

Your shade $9 at Ulta Beauty

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.