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 cool undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· No 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: light medium with rosy undertones
Matches: Same cool undertone· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
48
Skin suitability
60
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: brick beige with rosy undertones for medium to dark skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: medium skin tones with neutral undertones
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
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 3R50 Cool Cinnamon, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 300 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade300 CoolClosest shade match3R50 Cool CinnamonHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#d8916c#da9369Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedTanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 425C, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 300 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade300 CoolClosest overall alternative425CHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%86#d8916c#cf8f65Very close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 89/100Shade match 91/100High 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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