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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 sensitive skin, with full coverage.

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

Closest shade match: Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation M20W

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
Smashbox
M20W
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $7 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder 245 Radiant Honey

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
L'Oréal Paris
245 Radiant Honey
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$19.01 less (50%)

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty · lowest price $14.99 at Target

Ulta BeautyView 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. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$23.41 less (62%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel

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

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    33N MACCHIATO
    Shade match 83
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (34%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit Red Cushion

    34N PECAN
    Shade match 85
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (34%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. Shade match 90
    $5.60$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$32.40 less (85%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a neutral warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in M20W, against LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 08. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade08Closest shade matchM20WScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#c5986e#c99566Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural 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 overall49
Longevity70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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
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 82/100Shade 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 Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in M20W.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

15 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 22%. 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

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder in 245 Radiant Honey, against LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 08. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade08Closest overall alternative245 Radiant HoneyScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#c5986e#cb976fVery close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom 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 · 4 of 5 compared61
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product 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 type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder in 245 Radiant Honey.

Same or better

  • $19.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation M20W

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $7 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder 245 Radiant Honey

Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$19.01 less (50%)

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty · lowest price $14.99 at Target

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.