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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%).

Closest shade match: Ogee Multi-Use Sculpted Foundation and Concealer Stick Poplar 0.10 C

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
Ogee
Poplar 0.10 C
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $28.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 1

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
Urban Decay
1
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $20.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 96
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $28.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with pink-beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 96
    $63SephoraSephoraCosts $43.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair to light with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    12N Fair Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $20.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 95
    $63SephoraSephoraCosts $43.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    15 Fair Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1 less (5%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 87
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $21.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C0.5 Cool Light
    Shade match 95
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$6 less (30%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 86
    $63SephoraSephoraCosts $43.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    L1NEUTRAL
    Shade match 85
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 89
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $34.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral undertones

    High 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

Ogee Multi-Use Sculpted Foundation and Concealer Stick in Poplar 0.10 C, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 20 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade20 CoolClosest shade matchPoplar 0.10 CScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#ffdfc7#fcdac3Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall85
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Ogee Multi-Use Sculpted Foundation and Concealer Stick in Poplar 0.10 C.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 1, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 20 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade20 CoolClosest overall alternative1Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#ffdfc7#f8dac1Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium 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 compared86
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 96/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 1.

Same or better

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

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Ogee Multi-Use Sculpted Foundation and Concealer Stick Poplar 0.10 C

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $28.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 1

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $20.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.