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Light Reflecting Foundation Oslo dupes and alternatives NARS

Very fair · Cool 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: bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Fair 01

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

Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
91
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Best price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15.50 less (28%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 040 Fair

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

Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
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 90
    $50SephoraSephora$5 less (9%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Extra light with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 94
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$14 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: fair cool

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    P 02
    Shade match 88
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8.10 less (15%)

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 93
    $40SephoraSephora$15 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool tones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 85
    $50SephoraSephora$5 less (9%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Extra light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 94
    $47SephoraSephora$8 less (15%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for normal/dry skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    28

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for normal/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: very fair with cool-neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    1C Meringue
    Shade match 93
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    15 Cool
    Shade match 94
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$35.01 less (64%)

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NP 4
    Shade match 93
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3.50 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: Pink

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Oslo (Very fair · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    8B porcelain beige

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 8B porcelain beige

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $32

  2. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    001 Cool Ivory

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 001 Cool Ivory

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $10.99

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

    110

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 110

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $30

  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Affogato

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Affogato

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $36

  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    340 Fawn

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 340 Fawn

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair

    $15.99

  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 0.7 C

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 0.7 C

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink 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

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Fair 01, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Oslo. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeOsloClosest shade matchFair 01Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#fcded0#f7d9cfVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (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 · 3 of 5 compared54
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
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 94/100High 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 bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Fair 01.

Same or better

  • $15.50 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No long-wear claim

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone none vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 040 Fair, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Oslo. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeOsloClosest overall alternative040 FairScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour94#fcded0#f5d9ceVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom 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 91/100Shade match 87/100High 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 040 Fair.

Same or better

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

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • 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

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Fair 01

Best price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15.50 less (28%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 040 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.