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PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 21 dupes and alternatives LORAC

Deep tan · 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 match: Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Dark 29 Neutral

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

Your shade
LORAC
21Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Smashbox
Dark 29 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation B140

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

Your shade
LORAC
21Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Chanel
B140
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $31 more

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

More matches

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

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageContains listed fragrance

    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 warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: intense deep shade, golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    D 35
    Shade match 78
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $8.90 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 79
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23.50 less (62%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 82
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for deep cool skin with a red hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 91
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $1.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very deep neutral skin with subtle red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 90
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $1.50 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    80

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral skin with subtle red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 88
    $18.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19.51 less (51%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: deep tan with warm yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 88
    $18.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19.51 less (51%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

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

    Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: deep tan with golden neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 86
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 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
    86
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: dark olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 84
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan dark warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 21 (Deep tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    480

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 480

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 8.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 8.8 N

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Olive · neutral olive undertone

    $32

  3. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Maple

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Maple

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Deep 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Deep 1

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

  5. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 124 Sienna

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 124 Sienna

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

  6. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    560 Suede C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 560 Suede C

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $32

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 Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Dark 29 Neutral, against LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 21. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade21Closest shade matchDark 29 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour88#956a47#9c6a49Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth98Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall67
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
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 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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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 Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Dark 29 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in B140, against LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 21. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade21Closest overall alternativeB140Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour84#956a47#97633eClose colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Depth96Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 90/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 B140.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • 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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Dark 29 Neutral

Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation B140

Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $31 more

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

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.