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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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Essence Foundation Stick 340

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
L.A. Girl
EspressoChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Essence
340
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2.01 less (22%)

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

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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 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    350
    Shade match 88
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.01 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    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: very deep with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    280
    Shade match 85
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.01 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame 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

    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 neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    360
    Shade match 82
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.01 less (22%)

    Matches: Same matte finishNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    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

    320
    Shade match 82
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.01 less (22%)

    Matches: Same matte finishNo fragrance listed

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · 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 cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    CN 126 Espresso
    Shade match 85
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    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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  6. #7 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    4N78 - Ebony
    Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $40 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for very deep skin with neutral 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 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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    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 340, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeEspressoClosest match340Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour98#5e3c32#5c3b30Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery deepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownCoolSome differencefrom 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 83/100Shade 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 Essence Foundation Stick in 340.

Same or better

  • $2.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • 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 340

Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2.01 less (22%)

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

Ulta BeautyView 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.