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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: Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 CN 74 Beige

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
Clinique
CN 74 Beige
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $11 more

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 Medium Tones

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
BLK/OPL
Medium Tones
Depth and undertone: Medium
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
80
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Low confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$14.59TargetTarget
$23.41 less (62%)

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty

TargetView at Target

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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 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    CN 90 Sand
    Shade match 91
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · 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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  3. #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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  4. #6 · 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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  5. #7 · 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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  6. #8 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Tan 20
    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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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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in CN 74 Beige, against LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 12. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12Closest shade matchCN 74 BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour96#c59b75#c79e7bLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom 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 · 3 of 5 compared55
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 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in CN 74 Beige.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims colour stability
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

18 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 19%. 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 listedSPF 25
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 in Medium Tones, against LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 12. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12Closest overall alternativeMedium TonesScore
Shade match55% of overall80
Colournot comparable#c59b75No swatchNot comparedNo swatch colour on one side
Depth97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70NeutralUnknownSome differencefrom 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 · 2 of 5 compared80
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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)
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 86/100Shade match 80/100Low 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 BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 in Medium Tones.

Same or better

  • $23.41 less
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Not compared

  • Colour not compared: swatch data missing

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapSilicone-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 CN 74 Beige

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $11 more

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 Medium Tones

Best price
$14.59TargetTarget
$23.41 less (62%)

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty

TargetView at Target

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.