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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%).

Closest shade match: Lancôme Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27 550 Suede C

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

Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$63Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $8 more

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

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Closest overall alternative: Juvia's Place I am Magic Powder Foundation Niger - Deep Dark 2

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

The match
Juvia's Place
Niger - Deep Dark 2
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
62
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$35 less (64%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora · 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 90
    $17.99$44SephoraSephora$37.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep, neutral rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 82
    $39SephoraSephora$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: very deep complexion with cool red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 84
    $47SephoraSephora$8 less (15%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for normal/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: ultra deep with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 88
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$9 less (16%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: rich espresso with red undertone for deep dark skin

    High 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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

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

Lancôme Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27 in 550 Suede C, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Port Louis. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadePort LouisClosest shade match550 Suede CScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour98#603626#613728Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70NeutralUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared52
Finish34NaturalLuminousDifferentLuminous finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 80/100Shade 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 Lancôme Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27 in 550 Suede C.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 27

Different

  • Luminous finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, no siliconeNo ingredient list
FragranceNot listedNo ingredient list
Drying alcoholNot listedNo ingredient list
SPFNot listedSPF 27
Overlap

Why the closest overall alternative works

Juvia's Place I am Magic Powder Foundation in Niger - Deep Dark 2, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Port Louis. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadePort LouisClosest overall alternativeNiger - Deep Dark 2Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour90#603626#583124Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth93Very deepRich deepCloseDepth difference: 3.6
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral pinkClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Juvia's Place I am Magic Powder Foundation in Niger - Deep Dark 2.

Same or better

  • $35 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, no siliconeNo ingredient list
FragranceNot listedNo ingredient list
Drying alcoholNot listedNo ingredient list
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Lancôme Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27 550 Suede C

Match price
$63Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $8 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Juvia's Place I am Magic Powder Foundation Niger - Deep Dark 2

Match price
$20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$35 less (64%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora · 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.