Infallible Cushion Foundation 300 Cool dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris
4.3 (275)·Medium · Cool 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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin
The closest shade to L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 300 Cool (Medium · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 4N2 Spiced Sand, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 300 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade300 CoolClosest shade match4N2 Spiced SandHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%91#d8916c#df9367Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 80/100Shade match 86/100High 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.
Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation in NP10, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 300 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade300 CoolClosest overall alternativeNP10How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour60%91#d8916c#db976eVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Coverage30%100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity30%4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall20
Skin type100%20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombinationBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 85/100High 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.
30 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.
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