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Infallible Cushion Foundation 20 Cool dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Very 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%).

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Closest shade match: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 1C1 Cool Bone

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
20 CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Estée Lauder
1C1 Cool Bone
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $32.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 04P Light

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
20 CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Sephora Collection
04P Light
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
20
Best price
$24SephoraSephora
Costs $4.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

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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.

  1. Shade match 81
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 76
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 20 Cool (Very fair · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    355 Vanilla

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 355 Vanilla

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair

    $15.99

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W3

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W3

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $16.99

  2. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    170

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 170

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $30

  3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Affogato

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Affogato

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $36

  4. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    10.5 Light

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 10.5 Light

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $30

  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    8B porcelain beige

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 8B porcelain beige

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $32

  6. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Marshmallow

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Marshmallow

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

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

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 1C1 Cool Bone, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 20 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade20 CoolClosest shade match1C1 Cool BoneScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#ffdfc7#fadac3Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall48
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 1C1 Cool Bone.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 04P Light, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 20 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade20 CoolClosest overall alternative04P LightScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#ffdfc7#fddac3Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall82
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall20
Skin type20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 04P Light.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 1%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 1C1 Cool Bone

Match price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $32.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 04P Light

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
Costs $4.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.