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

Medium light

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, with SPF, without talc.

  • 25 matches have no SPF listed and are not shown.
  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 482 Radiant Sun

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

Your shade
L.A. Girl
NaturalChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
482 Radiant Sun
Depth and undertone: Medium light
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
70
Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9.99 more

Your shade $9 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC30

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
NaturalChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC30
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
49
Skin (Skin suitability)
67
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $30 more

Your shade $9 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. #3 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC17
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    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: light with soft golden neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 77
    $14.59TargetTargetCosts $5.59 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeper

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. Shade match 88
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $36 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Contains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for medium rich warm skin with a golden hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    410 Bisque W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 410 Bisque W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

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

    23.5 Medium Amber

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 23.5 Medium Amber

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3WO Warm Olive

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3WO Warm Olive

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $42

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

    2N26

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2N26

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Sepia 5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Sepia 5

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39

  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.5 O

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.5 O

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

    $32

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

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 482 Radiant Sun, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Natural. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNaturalClosest shade match482 Radiant SunScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour97#d4a476#d6a777Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity70Long-wearing32-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 32-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
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 81/100Shade match 90/100Low 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 482 Radiant Sun.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC30, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Natural. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNaturalClosest overall alternativeNC30Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour94#d4a476#d5a57cVery close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarm · goldenSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
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 overall49
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall67
Skin type67Combination, normal, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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 Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC30.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. 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 listedSPF 15
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 482 Radiant Sun

Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9.99 more

Your shade $9 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC30

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $30 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.