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Light Reflecting Foundation Bruges dupes and alternatives NARS

Very fair · Warm 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: L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W2.5 Warm Light Medium

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

The match
L'Oréal Paris
W2.5 Warm Light Medium
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$41.01 less (75%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 030 Fair

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

The match
Haus Labs
030 Fair
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
93out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
$3 less (5%)

Your shade $55 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. Shade match 92
    $48SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm/yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    15 Fair Warm
    Shade match 91
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$47 less (85%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    L1WARM
    Shade match 90
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30 less (55%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: light with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    12 Fair Warm
    Shade match 90
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$47 less (85%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephora$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: moderately fair, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 84
    $39SephoraSephora$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: moderately fair, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 86
    $44SephoraSephora$11 less (20%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm yellow

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 95
    $34SephoraSephora$21 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Bruges (Very fair · Warm 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

    Very Light 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Very Light 4

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

  2. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    150

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 150

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  3. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC11

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC11

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

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

    140

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 140

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $30

  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Café Con Leche

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Café Con Leche

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $36

  6. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    011 Vanilla

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 011 Vanilla

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair

    $10.99

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

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W2.5 Warm Light Medium, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Bruges. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBrugesClosest shade matchW2.5 Warm Light MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#fbd9ab#f6d5a4Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth96Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium 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 · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W2.5 Warm Light Medium.

Same or better

  • $41.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 030 Fair, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Bruges. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBrugesClosest overall alternative030 FairScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour86#fbd9ab#f3d5b1Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium 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 compared100
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 93/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 030 Fair.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for combination skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W2.5 Warm Light Medium

Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$41.01 less (75%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 030 Fair

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
$3 less (5%)

Your shade $55 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.