Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation LN1 dupes and alternatives Yves Saint Laurent
4.6 (1,057)·Fair · 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%).
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 neutral undertone· Same radiant finish
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
73
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: Fair skin with peachy-golden undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
73
Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: Light shade with neutral undertones
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$33 less (67%)4.3 (2,230)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
70
Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim long-wearing· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Luminous rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Luminous · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Luminous rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Light rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: light shade, golden undertone
$15.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$33.01 less (67%)4.5 (1,466)
Matches: Very close 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
86
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
68
Very close colour · 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
The closest shade to Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation LN1 (Fair · Neutral 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
Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint in 2, against Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in LN1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLN1Closest shade match2How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%98#f4cda7#f1cba4Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
Finish35%56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared72
Longevity30%40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall68
Skin type100%68NormalCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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.
Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation in 10 Fair, against Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in LN1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLN1Closest overall alternative10 FairHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#f4cda7#f5d1acLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97FairVery fairCloseDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Coverage30%100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared74
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%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 overall68
Skin type100%68NormalCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 97/100High 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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