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Light Reflecting Foundation Port Louis dupes and alternatives NARS

Very deep · 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: Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 8N2 Rich Espresso

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

Your shade
NARS
Port LouisChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Estée Lauder
8N2 Rich Espresso
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $55 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 61 Rich Cool

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

Your shade
NARS
Port LouisChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
e.l.f. Cosmetics
61 Rich Cool
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$47 less (85%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora · 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 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    63 Rich Warm
    Shade match 87
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$47 less (85%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: rich with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    566N
    Shade match 95
    $48SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for rich deep skintones with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Hourglass

    Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30

    26
    Shade match 95
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: very deep, neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Cool Espresso (C-116)
    Shade match 88
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Rich, cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Range Beauty

    True Intentions Skin-Soothing Hydrating Foundation

    Mirage
    Shade match 90
    $16.50$33SephoraSephora$38.50 less (70%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    28

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep warm olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    175

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 175

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $12.99

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  2. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    17.75 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 17.75 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Cocoa

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

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    8C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 8C

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    60W mahogany warm

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 60W mahogany warm

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Warm undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC63

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC63

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 8N2 Rich Espresso, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Port Louis. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadePort LouisClosest shade match8N2 Rich EspressoScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#603626#5e3322Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium 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 · 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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 8N2 Rich Espresso.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Adds SPF 45

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 45
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone none vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 61 Rich Cool, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Port Louis. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadePort LouisClosest overall alternative61 Rich CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour94#603626#5a3424Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepRich deepCloseDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionRich deepRich deepBoth described as rich deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65NeutralCoolSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium 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 compared82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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 overall90
Skin type90Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 61 Rich Cool.

Same or better

  • $47 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 8N2 Rich Espresso

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $55 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 61 Rich Cool

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$47 less (85%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.