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Infallible Cushion Foundation 257 Warm dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Light medium · Warm 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: Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25 Medium

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
257 WarmChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Smashbox
Medium
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $21.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Sahel

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
257 WarmChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
NARS
Sahel
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
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 · Fenty Beauty

    Eaze Drop Blur + Smooth Foundation Stick

    5
    Shade match 98
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $20.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishLight rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm yellow undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Amaretti 310G
    Shade match 97
    $37SephoraSephoraCosts $17.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm 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
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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: Medium skin with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Clinique

    Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation

    Light Medium 1
    Shade match 96
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $29.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Dior

    Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick

    4W Warm
    Shade match 96
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $38.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm 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
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 257 Warm (Light medium · Warm 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

    385 Amber

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 385 Amber

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light

    $15.99

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Closest concealers

  1. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Deep Chestnut

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Deep Chestnut

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    8.5 Medium-Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 8.5 Medium-Tan

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Sucre D'orge

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Sucre D'orge

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Fawn 4.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Fawn 4.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.8 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.8 W

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC27

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC27

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25 in Medium, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 257 Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade257 WarmClosest shade matchMediumScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#e4a674#e2a571Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80BuildableLightCloseLight 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 · 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 84/100Shade 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 Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25 in Medium.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Light rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Sahel, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 257 Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade257 WarmClosest overall alternativeSahelScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#e4a674#e2a779Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium 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 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 85/100Shade 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 NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Sahel.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than 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
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25 Medium

Best price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $21.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Sahel

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $35.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

31 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.