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Baked Balance-n-Glow Illuminating Foundation Fair dupes and alternatives Laura Geller

Light medium · Neutral 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 matchClosest overall alternative: Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Serum Foundation F7

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Laura Geller
FairChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Revolution Beauty
F7
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
66
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23 less (61%)

Your shade $38 at Sephora · 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. #2 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Blush Medium MP3
    Shade match 86
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: light blush medium with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 87
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: for light warm skin with a yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 87
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18 more

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 91
    $38SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims long-wearingBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair-light (cool)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F6N
    Shade match 95
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    2.5
    Shade match 86
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Very Fair Cool
    Shade match 87
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$22 less (58%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Fair 20 C
    Shade match 88
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F4C
    Shade match 87
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a cool pink undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    Natural Beige
    Shade match 90
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (50%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colour

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Glow Illuminating Foundation Fair (Light medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Light Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  2. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Natural Ivory

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Natural Ivory

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $11.99

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

    25.0 Medium Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.0 Medium Natural

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

    Light

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $12

  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    370 Biscuit

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 370 Biscuit

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $15.99

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Serum Foundation in F7, against Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Glow Illuminating Foundation in Fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFairClosest matchF7Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#ddaf94#e3b292Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage100LightLightSameSame light coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared66
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Serum Foundation in F7.

Same or better

  • $23 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Same light coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (hexyl cinnamal)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy F7

Match price
$15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23 less (61%)

Your shade $38 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

How these matches are scored

31 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.