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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: Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 29N Light-Medium 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
Tarte
29N Light-Medium Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $22.01 more

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

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Closest overall alternative: Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation O 16

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
Kryolan Professional Makeup
O 16
Depth and undertone: Light medium
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $26.91 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    2W Crème Caramel
    Shade match 88
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $34.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F8.2N
    Shade match 88
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.99 less (30%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a warm pink undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Dior

    Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation

    3W Warm
    Shade match 89
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $40.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · 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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  5. #7 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Latte 300N
    Shade match 95
    $37SephoraSephoraCosts $17.01 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
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Light-Medium skin with a neutral undertone

    Medium 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

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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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 29N Light-Medium Neutral, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 250 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade250 NeutralClosest shade match29N Light-Medium NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#e8b187#eeb389Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100BuildableBuildableSameSame buildable coverage
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 compared52
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 29N Light-Medium Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in O 16, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 250 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade250 NeutralClosest overall alternativeO 16Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour97#e8b187#e7b184Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70NeutralUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100BuildableBuildableSameSame buildable coverage
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 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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in O 16.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Contains isopropyl alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Closest shade match

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 29N Light-Medium Neutral

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $22.01 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation O 16

Match price
$46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $26.91 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.