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PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 12 dupes and alternatives LORAC

Medium · Neutral 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: Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 22N Outstanding

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
LORAC
12Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Benefit Cosmetics
22N Outstanding
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$47SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

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 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    9
    Shade match 87
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 94
    $32SephoraSephora$6 less (16%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth 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
    100
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/normal/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: neutral amber

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 93
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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: medium, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Deep Neutral Olive 290
    Shade match 88
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

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

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep with subtle olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation

    Tan Neutral
    Shade match 93
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$22 less (58%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Tan Neutral Olive 260
    Shade match 85
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

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

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium Tan with neutral olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 93
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    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 neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 95
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · 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: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    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: medium, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    3N Neutral
    Shade match 93
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertone

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    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 neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 89
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1.50 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium-tan cool skin with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 91
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · 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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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 12 (Medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 2

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $22

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

    33.5 Tan Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 33.5 Tan Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer

    3.5N

    Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer, shade 3.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $33

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    340C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 340C

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $24

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

    2N34

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2N34

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  6. 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

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 22N Outstanding, against LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 12. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12Closest match22N OutstandingScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#c59b75#c79870Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 · 2 of 5 compared80
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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 Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 22N Outstanding.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 26%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest 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

Where to buy 22N Outstanding

Best price
$47SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.