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Fenty Beauty 495 dupes & closest matches

Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation — 495
depth 10/10 · cool undertone · $40

Fenty Beauty 495, a shade of Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation, suits very deep skin with a cool undertone. It's often described as Deepest skin tones with Pink, moderately pink undertones. Below are the alternatives that wear closest to it — each one noted with how it differs, so you know what you're trading before you buy.

The closest matches

Huda Beauty

FauxFilter Luminous Matte Full Coverage Liquid Foundation — Lava Cake 590R

$40

Next to it, Lava Cake 590R lands right at the same depth and keeps the same cool undertone.

Estée Lauder

NEW Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lightweight Matte Foundation — 8C1 Rich Java

$10

8C1 Rich Java matches the depth closely and keeps the same cool undertone.

Milani Cosmetics

Screen Queen Foundation — Deep Espresso

Next to it, Deep Espresso sits at the same depth and keeps the same cool undertone.

Gucci

Fluide De Beauté Fini Naturel - Natural Finish Fluid Foundation — 570C

Side by side, 570C lands right at the same depth and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural finish.

MAC Cosmetics

Studio Fix Fluid — NW60

$39

NW60 runs a touch lighter and keeps the same cool undertone. Expect a more natural finish.

Clinique

Even Better™ Makeup — CN 126 Espresso

$39

CN 126 Espresso runs a touch lighter and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural finish.

NYX Professional Makeup

Make 'Em Wonder — Deep Walnut

$15

Next to it, Deep Walnut runs a touch lighter and pulls a little warmer.

Smashbox

Studio Skin 24 Hour Full Coverage Waterproof Foundation — 4.6

Side by side, 4.6 runs a touch lighter and pulls a little warmer.

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Questions people ask

What is Fenty Beauty 495's undertone?

Fenty Beauty 495 has a cool undertone. When comparing alternatives, keeping that cool quality matters as much as getting the depth right.

What is the closest drugstore dupe for 495?

Estée Lauder NEW Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lightweight Matte Foundation in 8C1 Rich Java (around $10) wears closest among budget options — 8C1 Rich Java matches the depth closely and keeps the same cool undertone.

How do I know which of these will actually work for me?

A shade never wears alone — it sits next to your concealer, blush and the rest of your routine. Toni at Shade & Seek reads the whole face, not just one swatch, so you can see any of these alternatives in context before buying.

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