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Baked Balance-n-Glow Illuminating Foundation Light 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid 120

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Laura Geller
LightChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Maybelline
120
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
59
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22.01 less (58%)

Your shade $38 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $10.92 at Walmart

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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 94
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22.01 less (58%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 89
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22.01 less (58%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Clinique

    Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation

    Light
    Shade match 91
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    3N Latte
    Shade match 98
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Latte 300N
    Shade match 95
    $37SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Light-Medium skin with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 85
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22.01 less (58%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light-medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    11 Classic Ivory
    Shade match 98
    $14.97WalmartWalmart$23.03 less (61%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertone

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    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 Light (Light medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2N1

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $34

  2. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Sand Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Sand Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

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

    5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

  4. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC17

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC17

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Pearl 4

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Pearl 4

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

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

    Tan

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $12

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

Why the closest match works

Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid in 120, against Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Glow Illuminating Foundation in Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLightClosest match120Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#e7a882#e3a580Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80LightBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared59
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid in 120.

Same or better

  • $22.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Buildable rather than light coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy 120

Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22.01 less (58%)

Your shade $38 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $10.92 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.