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Infallible Cushion Foundation 250 Neutral dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Light medium · Neutral 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: Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick 4 Fair

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
250 NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Charlotte Tilbury
4 Fair
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $28.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation LANAI

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
250 NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
NARS
LANAI
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $35.01 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. #3 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    SAHEL
    Shade match 87
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $35.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: M2.5 - Medium with warm undertones, and a peach tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    29N Light-Medium Neutral
    Shade match 97
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $22.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    35N Medium Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $22.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Ogee

    Multi-Use Sculpted Foundation and Concealer Stick

    Oak 5.25 N
    Shade match 90
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $28.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium beige with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 250 Neutral (Light medium · Neutral 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

    375 Latte

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 375 Latte

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $15.99

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Closest concealers

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC17

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC17

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

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  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Medium Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Medium Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

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  4. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    6.5 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 6.5 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

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  5. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    270N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 270N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Medium 3N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Medium 3N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

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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

Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick in 4 Fair, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 250 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade250 NeutralClosest shade match4 FairScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#e8b187#ebb087Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall63
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage80BuildableLightCloseLight 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 83/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick in 4 Fair.

Same or better

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

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in LANAI, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 250 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade250 NeutralClosest overall alternativeLANAIScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour94#e8b187#ecb790Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth95Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 2.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 compared100
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
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 95/100Medium 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 NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in LANAI.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick 4 Fair

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $28.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation LANAI

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $35.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.