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PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 08 dupes and alternatives LORAC

Medium · Warm · peach 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 made for normal skin, with medium coverage, without talc or alcohol denat.

  • 2 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Medium Dark 145W

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

Your shade
LORAC
08Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
ColourPop
Medium Dark 145W
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$12Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26 less (68%)

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 9

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

Your shade
LORAC
08Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Hourglass
9
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $22 more

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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. #3 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Deep Warm 350
    Shade match 93
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    22N Outstanding
    Shade match 89
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 96
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $32 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 95
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    51
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    3W Warm
    Shade match 94
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertone

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 94
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · ColourPop

    Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation

    Medium Dark 147W
    Shade match 93
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$26 less (68%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: warm

    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 08 (Medium · Warm · peach undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Beech 6

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Beech 6

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

  2. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    435 Bisque W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 435 Bisque W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Caramel

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Caramel

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $36

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

    21.0 Medium Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 21.0 Medium Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

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

    4W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    380W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 380W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $24

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

ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation in Medium Dark 145W, against LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 08. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade08Closest shade matchMedium Dark 145WScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#c5986e#c99c74Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared60
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation in Medium Dark 145W.

Same or better

  • $26 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

15 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 31%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 9, against LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 08. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade08Closest overall alternative9Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#c5986e#c09876Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 27%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Medium Dark 145W

Best price
$12Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26 less (68%)

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 9

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $22 more

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.