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PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 01 dupes and alternatives LORAC

Fair · Cool 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 match: Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation BR12

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

Your shade
LORAC
01Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Chanel
BR12
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $43 more

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

Closest overall alternative: L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation Porcelain

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
LORAC
01Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
L.A. Girl
Porcelain
Depth and undertone: Fair
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Match price
$9Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$29 less (76%)

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty · 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 79
    $14.59TargetTarget$23.41 less (62%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    10 Porcelain
    Shade match 87
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L.A. Girl

    Pro.Matte Foundation

    Nude
    Shade match 85
    $9Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29 less (76%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 85
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for light skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 83
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for very fair neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit Red Cushion

    21N IVORY
    Shade match 83
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$13 less (34%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 88
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30 less (79%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    19 Light
    Shade match 83
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. Shade match 87
    $18.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$19.51 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. Shade match 75
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22.01 less (58%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 01 (Fair · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 28 Ivory

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 28 Ivory

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

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

    1R02

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1R02

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $35

  3. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Crème Brulee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Crème Brulee

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $36

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

    NW5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW5

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

  5. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    1C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 1C

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $38

  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Meringue 2.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Meringue 2.1 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $31

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

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in BR12, against LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 01. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade01Closest shade matchBR12Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#e7ccaf#edceb2Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth97FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared50
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 76/100Shade 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 Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in BR12.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same full coverage

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Porcelain, against LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 01. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade01Closest overall alternativePorcelainScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour98#e7ccaf#eacfb2Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth97FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionFairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70CoolUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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 L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Porcelain.

Same or better

  • $29 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation BR12

Match price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $43 more

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

Closest overall alternative

L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation Porcelain

Match price
$9Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$29 less (76%)

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty · 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.