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Pro.Matte Foundation Golden Bronze dupes and alternatives L.A. Girl

Deep tan · Warm · golden 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: LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick DG6

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

Your shade
L.A. Girl
Golden BronzeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
LYS Beauty
DG6
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$28SephoraSephora
Costs $18 more

Your shade $10 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Sienna

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
Golden BronzeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
MERIT
Sienna
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $28 more

Your shade $10 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 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $32 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeper

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

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 83
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $32 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: for dark neutral skin with a subtle golden hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    39 Medium Deep Warm
    Shade match 93
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. Shade match 83
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with an olive undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 93
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #8 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    11.5
    Shade match 91
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Hazelnut DG5
    Shade match 95
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: dark brown skin w/golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Tarte

    Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint

    46S Tan-Deep Sand
    Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $32 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Chocolat

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $36

  2. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 4

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

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

    Deep Golden

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

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4W

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

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

    5W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 5W

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

  6. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    21W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 21W

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $30

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

LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick in DG6, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Golden Bronze. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeGolden BronzeClosest shade matchDG6Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#a97140#a8703cLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall42
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, normal, oilyDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick in DG6.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for normal skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Sienna, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Golden Bronze. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeGolden BronzeClosest overall alternativeSiennaScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#a97140#ae7345Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth97Deep tanTanCloseDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Sienna.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick DG6

Best price
$28SephoraSephora
Costs $18 more

Your shade $10 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Sienna

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $28 more

Your shade $10 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.