Infallible Cushion Foundation 220 Cool dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris
4.3 (275)·Light · 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 matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Slightly warmer undertone· Full rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
74
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: M3 - Medium with warm undertones, and a yellow tone
The closest shade to L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 220 Cool (Light · 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
Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation in M5, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 220 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade220 CoolClosest shade matchM5How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%94#efbb87#f6c18dVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%94LightFairCloseDepth difference: 3.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 82/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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.
NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in SANTA FE, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 220 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade220 CoolClosest overall alternativeSANTA FEHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%95#efbb87#eab98aLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 87/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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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