Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation MW7.5 dupes and alternatives Yves Saint Laurent
4.6 (1,057)·Light medium · Warm 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 warm 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: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: medium shade, neutral undertone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same radiant finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
93
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
$41Ulta Beauty(product price)$8 less (16%)4.3 (1,733)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim long-wearing· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Light rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: medium with a neutral undertone
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$35 less (71%)3.5 (10)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Matte rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a neutral undertone
$15Ulta Beauty(product price)$34 less (69%)3.9 (223)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Light rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: Medium skin tone, neutral beige undertone
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$35 less (71%)3.5 (10)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Matte rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a neutral undertone
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
68
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: intense medium shade, neutral undertone
$15Ulta Beauty(product price)$34 less (69%)3.9 (223)
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Light rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
68
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: For medium skin tones with a neutral undertone
$13.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$35.01 less (71%)4.3 (33,167)
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
68
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Matte rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: medium shade, neutral undertone
The closest shade to Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation MW7.5 (Light medium · Warm 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
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 145 Light, against Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in MW7.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMW7.5Closest shade match145 LightHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#d9ac87#daac88Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
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, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 91/100Shade 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.
MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC14.5, against Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in MW7.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMW7.5Closest overall alternativeNC14.5How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#d9ac87#dcaa83Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish35%100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull 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 · 4 of 5 compared75
Longevity30%70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall68
Skin type100%68NormalCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 91/100Shade 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.
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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