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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 matchClosest overall alternative: Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 1C

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
LORAC
01Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Kylie Cosmetics
1C
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
63
Skin (Skin suitability)
80
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
89
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

Your shade $38 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. #2 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    1N
    Shade match 89
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta BeautySame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    CN 40 Cream Chamois
    Shade match 90
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    3 Neutral
    Shade match 84
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Very Light Neutral 100
    Shade match 84
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Very light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    13 Fair Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30 less (79%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    2 Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 86
    $64SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    11 Fair Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$30 less (79%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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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 match works

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 1C, against LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 01. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade01Closest match1CScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour89#e7ccaf#edcbadVery close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall80
Skin type80Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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

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To Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 1C.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy 1C

Best price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty

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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.