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Pro.Matte Foundation Sandy Beige dupes and alternatives L.A. Girl

Medium tan · Warm 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%).

Only showing matches vegan.

  • 25 matches have no vegan claim listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 9

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

Your shade
L.A. Girl
Sandy BeigeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Hourglass
9
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
84out of 100
Colour
76
Depth
92
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $50.51 more

Your shade $9.49 at CVS

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: PÜR 4-in-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer TN5 Warm Beige

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
Sandy BeigeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
PÜR
TN5 Warm Beige
Depth and undertone: Medium · Olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
77out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
75
Finish (Finish & visual result)
86
Wear (Wear & performance)
66
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $30.51 more

Your shade $9.49 at CVS · product price; shade not separately priced

More matches

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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 71
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30.51 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than warm undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: sand-tan skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    36N Medium-Tan Neutral
    Shade match 60
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $30.51 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    60
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Deep Warm 350
    Shade match 79
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $35.51 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep 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 Sandy Beige (Medium tan · Warm undertone) 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

    14 Light Peach

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 14 Light Peach

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  2. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Natural

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Natural

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4 Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4 Warm

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $42

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

    40.0 Deep Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 40.0 Deep Tan

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Beech 6

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Beech 6

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

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

    Medium

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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium

    $12

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

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 9, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Sandy Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSandy BeigeClosest shade match9Score
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour76#b09378#c09876Close colourColour difference 4.1 (0 is identical)
Depth92Medium tanMediumCloseDepth difference: 4.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
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
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 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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Combination, normal, oilyNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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 Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 9.

Same or better

  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Natural finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 24%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
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

Why the closest overall alternative works

PÜR 4-in-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer in TN5 Warm Beige, against L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Sandy Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSandy BeigeClosest overall alternativeTN5 Warm BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall75
Colour76#b09378#c19b7cClose colourColour difference 4.2 (0 is identical)
Depth87Medium tanMediumCloseDepth difference: 5.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedTanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65WarmOliveSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 3 of 5 compared66
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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 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 77/100Shade match 75/100Medium 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 PÜR 4-in-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer in TN5 Warm Beige.

Same or better

  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Olive rather than warm undertone

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 9

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $50.51 more

Your shade $9.49 at CVS

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

PÜR 4-in-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer TN5 Warm Beige

Match price
$40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $30.51 more

Your shade $9.49 at CVS · product price; shade not separately priced

How these matches are scored

30 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.