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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%).

Closest shade match: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Fair 17 Neutral

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
bareMinerals
Fair 17 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $22.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion 24N LATTE

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
TIRTIR
24N LATTE
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
95out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
94
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5.01 more

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

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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 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    23N SAND
    Shade match 96
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 95
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $35.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: M2.25 - Medium with neutral undertones, and a peach tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 87
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $25.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for very light warm skin with a subtle peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 89
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $33.01 more

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Peachy Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 88
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $33.01 more

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Golden Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 88
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $33.01 more

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Golden Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 88
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $33.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Light with Peachy Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M4
    Shade match 96
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $34.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light to medium w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    129
    Shade match 91
    $11.19$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$8.80 less (44%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: neutral cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    N5
    Shade match 98
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $19.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light rosy with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. 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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  12. #14 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    14 Light/Medium
    Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $22.01 more

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    N6.5
    Shade match 96
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $19.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: peachy beige with neutral undertone for light to medium skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC18
    Shade match 96
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $19.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: beige with neutral undertone with light skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    C4.5
    Shade match 96
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $19.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tanned neutral beige with peach undertone for medium skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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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

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

  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

  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

  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

  5. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    270N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 270N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

  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

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 BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Fair 17 Neutral, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 250 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade250 NeutralClosest shade matchFair 17 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#e8b187#e4b087Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 overall · 4 of 5 compared86
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 90/100Shade 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 bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Fair 17 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed

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 siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion in 24N LATTE, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 250 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade250 NeutralClosest overall alternative24N LATTEScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour94#e8b187#e4b287Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall94
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull 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 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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 95/100Shade 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 TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion in 24N LATTE.

Same or better

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

Different

  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

14 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 27%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Fair 17 Neutral

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $22.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion 24N LATTE

Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5.01 more

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

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.