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Infallible Cushion Foundation 260 Warm dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Medium light · 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%).

Closest shade match: Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Skin Tint 25 Ocean Park

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
260 WarmChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Tower 28 Beauty
25 Ocean Park
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Best price
$32SephoraSephora
Costs $12.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation M3

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
260 WarmChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Jane Iredale
M3
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $34.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

More matches

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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 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    36S Medium-Tan Sand
    Shade match 94
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $22.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    3W2 Cashew
    Shade match 94
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $32.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    3W1.5 Fawn
    Shade match 93
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $32.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm golden-olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 96
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $33.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm yellow undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC25
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $19.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · 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 medium with golden peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW18
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $19.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · 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 medium with warm peachy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    3W1 Tawny
    Shade match 93
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $32.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm golden-olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Warm Honey 322
    Shade match 98
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8 less (40%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 96
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $34.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    WN 56 Cashew
    Shade match 90
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $19.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    WN 48 Oat
    Shade match 90
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $19.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    C5
    Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $19.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same 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
    79
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · 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: medium deep with neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 85
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $40.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm 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: medium skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 96
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $40.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    48
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium, warm peach

    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 260 Warm (Medium light · 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

    • Close colour
    • Medium light

    $15.99

Closest concealers

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

    NC27

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

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

  2. 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

  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Graham Cracker 4.1 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Graham Cracker 4.1 Golden

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

    $31

  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

  5. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    7.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 7.5

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

    $42

  6. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    040 Caramel

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 040 Caramel

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light

    $10.99

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

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Skin Tint in 25 Ocean Park, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 260 Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade260 WarmClosest shade match25 Ocean ParkScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#e6a377#e4a276Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80BuildableLightCloseLight coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 99/100High 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 Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Skin Tint in 25 Ocean Park.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Light rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation in M3, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 260 Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade260 WarmClosest overall alternativeM3Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#e6a377#eca87bLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth95Medium lightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · peachClosefrom 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 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, sensitiveCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation in M3.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. 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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Skin Tint 25 Ocean Park

Best price
$32SephoraSephora
Costs $12.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation M3

Best price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $34.01 more

Your shade $19.99 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.