Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation LC7 dupes and alternatives Yves Saint Laurent
4.6 (1,057)·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%).
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 radiant finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Light rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
$8.74$12.49Ulta Beauty$40.26 less (82%)4.1 (11,038)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Light rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
70
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural matte rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
56
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Natural matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed
Retailer shade note: fair shade with neutral undertones
$18.49Ulta Beauty(product price)$30.51 less (62%)4.3 (1,381)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance
$15.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$33.01 less (67%)4.5 (1,466)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same medium coverage· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal skin
$45Ulta Beauty(product price)$4 less (8%)4.3 (1,324)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim transfer resistance· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: level-one light with a neutral undertone
The closest shade to Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation LC7 (Fair · 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 match works
NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Vienna, against Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in LC7. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLC7Closest matchViennaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#ecc5a3#eec6a3Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish35%56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall73
Skin type100%73NormalNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 99/100High 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.
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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