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Pro.Matte Foundation Medium Beige 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%).

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Closest shade match: ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Cres SF8.75

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

Your shade
L.A. Girl
Medium BeigeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
ILIA
Cres SF8.75
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$56SephoraSephora
Costs $47 more

Your shade $9 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 3N Neutral

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
Medium BeigeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Dior
3N Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $51 more

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. #3 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    4N Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $51 more

    Matches: Very close colour

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    2.5N Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $51 more

    Matches: Very close colour

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    400W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 400W

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

    $24

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  2. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    8

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 8.1 O

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 8.1 O

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Olive · neutral olive undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 114 Golden

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 114 Golden

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

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Cres SF8.75, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Medium Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium BeigeClosest shade matchCres SF8.75Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour97#bd8e64#be8f62Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownOliveSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared61
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared80
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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall28
Skin type28Combination, normal, oilyNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Cres SF8.75.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 3N Neutral, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Medium Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium BeigeClosest overall alternative3N NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour92#bd8e64#c4946bVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth94Medium tanMediumCloseDepth difference: 3.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome 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 · 1 of 5 compared70
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 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 Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 3N Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Medium rather than full coverage

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Cres SF8.75

Best price
$56SephoraSephora
Costs $47 more

Your shade $9 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 3N Neutral

Match price
$60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $51 more

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

Ulta BeautyView 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.