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Pro.Matte Foundation Light Tan dupes and alternatives L.A. Girl

Medium tan

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: Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Tan 25 Olive

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

Your shade
L.A. Girl
Light TanChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Smashbox
Tan 25 Olive
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $32 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation 300

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
Light TanChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Fenty Beauty
300
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
76
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$44SephoraSephora
Costs $35 more

Your shade $9 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 90
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $39 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with neutral olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Light 80 O
    Shade match 90
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $40 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Cres SF8.75
    Shade match 90
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $47 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    28

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 84
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $35 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    76
    Skin suitability
    60

    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 oily skin

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    290 Medium Warm
    Shade match 82
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9.99 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 98 Cream Caramel
    Shade match 84
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $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
    84
    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: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    11 Cool
    Shade match 89
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $43 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectClaims a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan with cool rose undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 83
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $40 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
    83
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for medium to tan skin with rosy neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. #11 · Haleys Beauty

    Re-form Luminous Skin Foundation

    6.50 Tan - Warm
    Shade match 91
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $30 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: 6.50 Tan - Warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation Light Tan (Medium tan) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    3N54

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N54

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  2. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Deep Chestnut

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Deep Chestnut

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 3

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

  4. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    16O

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 16O

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Olive undertone

    $30

  5. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    400W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 400W

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

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

    34.5 Rich Golden

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 34.5 Rich Golden

    • Close colour
    • Medium 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

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Tan 25 Olive, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Light Tan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight TanClosest shade matchTan 25 OliveScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour98#bc8c5c#bc8d5fLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedTanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownOliveSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural 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 compared54
Longevity70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 overall84
Skin type84Combination, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 77/100Shade 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 Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Tan 25 Olive.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation in 300, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Light Tan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight TanClosest overall alternative300Score
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour90#bc8c5c#be895dVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarm · goldenSome differencefrom 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 · 2 of 5 compared76
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, normal, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​normal skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation in 300.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 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

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Tan 25 Olive

Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $32 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation 300

Best price
$44SephoraSephora
Costs $35 more

Your shade $9 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.