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PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 09 dupes and alternatives LORAC

Medium light · Olive 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 match: Monika Blunder Beauty Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer Shade: 4.5 Vier.5

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

Your shade
LORAC
09Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Monika Blunder Beauty
Shade: 4.5 Vier.5
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Olive
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$12 less (32%)

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation PHOENIX

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

Your shade
LORAC
09Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
NARS
PHOENIX
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $17 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 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    108.5 Honey Bisque
    Shade match 87
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$23.01 less (61%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Medium Tones
    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

    View match
  3. #5 · Youngblood

    BeyondBlur Skin Perfecting Foundation

    MW4
    Shade match 86
    $58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $20 more

    Matches: Same olive undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finishDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    90
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium warm with golden olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Sand Beige
    Shade match 82
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25.01 less (66%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    C45
    Shade match 85
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same olive undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #8 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Max Cover Camouflage Foundation For Face and Body SPF 15

    3W2 Cashew
    Shade match 88
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageAdds SPF 15

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. #9 · Youngblood

    BeyondBlur Skin Perfecting Foundation

    MW3
    Shade match 78
    $58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $20 more

    Matches: Same full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural matte rather than matte finishDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    90
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural matte rather than matte finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 09 (Medium light · Olive undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    12O

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 12O

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Olive undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 76 Toasted Wheat

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 76 Toasted Wheat

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    360W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 360W

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2Y30

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2Y30

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Medium Tan 3.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Medium Tan 3.5W

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.5 O

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.5 O

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium light · Olive · neutral olive undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Monika Blunder Beauty Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer in Shade: 4.5 Vier.5, against LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 09. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade09Closest shade matchShade: 4.5 Vier.5Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#d6a361#daa05dVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100OliveOliveSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall48
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 Monika Blunder Beauty Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer in Shade: 4.5 Vier.5.

Same or better

  • $12 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same olive undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 1%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in PHOENIX, against LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 09. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade09Closest overall alternativePHOENIXScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour79#d6a361#e4a35fClose colourColour difference 3.7 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100OliveOliveSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 compared68
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
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in PHOENIX.

Same or better

  • Same olive undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. 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
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Monika Blunder Beauty Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer Shade: 4.5 Vier.5

Best price
$26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$12 less (32%)

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation PHOENIX

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $17 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.