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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%).

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Closest shade match: Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops 43N

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

Your shade
LORAC
12Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Dermablend
43N
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$43Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation BD61

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

Your shade
LORAC
12Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Chanel
BD61
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
85
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $31 more

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

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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 · Chanel

    ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation

    BD51
    Shade match 83
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $31 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: dark-medium shade, golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · 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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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    CN 90 Sand
    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. #6 · 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. #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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  6. #8 · Fenty Beauty

    Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation

    290
    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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  7. #9 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    CN 74 Beige
    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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  8. #10 · Fenty Beauty

    Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation

    280
    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

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  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops in 43N, against LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 12. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12Closest shade match43NScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#c59b75#c69977Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 overall · 3 of 5 compared68
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
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 85/100Shade 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 Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops in 43N.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BD61, against LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 12. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12Closest overall alternativeBD61Score
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour90#c59b75#c9996bVery close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65NeutralWarm · goldenSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable 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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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 Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BD61.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
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

Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops 43N

Best price
$43Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation BD61

Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $31 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.