Light Reflecting Foundation Vallauris dupes and alternatives NARS
4.3 (6,795)·Light · 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%).
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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same natural finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
83
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Natural matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones
$8.74$12.49Ulta Beauty$46.26 less (84%)4.1 (11,038)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Light rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
90
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
$11.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$43.01 less (78%)4.4 (182,841)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same medium coverage· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
30
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
67
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
28
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: Medium with Peachy Undertones
The closest shade to NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Vallauris (Light · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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 Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum in 1-2.5 Rosy Light, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Vallauris. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeVallaurisClosest shade match1-2.5 Rosy LightHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#ecbe9b#f2c2a0Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96LightFairCloseDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 79/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.
Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 17.5N, against NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Vallauris. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeVallaurisClosest overall alternative17.5NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%98#ecbe9b#edbe99Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared85
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/dry/combination 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.
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.
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