Infallible Cushion Foundation 20 Cool dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris
4.3 (275)·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%).
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: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· Does 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
$13.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$6 less (30%)4.3 (33,167)
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No 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
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium 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
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.
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
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Fair 01, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 20 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade20 CoolClosest shade matchFair 01How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#ffdfc7#fedbbfVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 82/100Shade 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.
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 alternative1How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#ffdfc7#f8dac1Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
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.
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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