Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation LN5 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· 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
90
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
50
Looks identical · 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
$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
89
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
$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
90
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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same radiant finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Very close 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
96
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
73
Very close colour · 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
68
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full 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 LN5 (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
Jung Saem Mool Essential Skin Nuder Long-Lasting Hydrating Compact Cushion Foundation in 20N Light Sand, against Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in LN5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLN5Closest shade match20N Light SandHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#edc9a6#efcaa8Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (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 compared70
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
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 overall0
Skin type100%0NormalDryMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 84/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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.
Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid in 90, against Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in LN5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLN5Closest overall alternative90How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#edc9a6#f2cdacLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish35%100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage30%100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared61
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%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall68
Skin type100%68NormalCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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.
31 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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