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Infallible Cushion Foundation 384 Neutral dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Deep · 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%).

Closest shade match: Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 8N IN

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
384 NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Dior
8N IN
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
89out of 100
Colour
81
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Best price
$64SephoraSephora
Costs $44.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation 14 Neutral

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
384 NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Charlotte Tilbury
14 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
83
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
89
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $32.01 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 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation

    19: Deep Golden
    Shade match 87
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.99 less (30%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with a cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation

    20: Deep Bronze
    Shade match 86
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.99 less (30%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep rich with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    400 Deep Cool
    Shade match 82
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    420 Deep Neutral
    Shade match 82
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (5%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    8N1 Espresso
    Shade match 87
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $32.01 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deepest with neutral rich-brown undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    43 Deep Cool
    Shade match 78
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $18.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    80

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: cool red

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    WN 125 Mahogany
    Shade match 86
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $19.01 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    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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  8. #10 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    RN9
    Shade match 80
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $35.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    20

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep rosy

    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 384 Neutral (Deep · 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

    435 Coffee

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 435 Coffee

    • Nearest in this range
    • Very deep

    $15.99

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    17 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 17 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

  2. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    065 Coffee

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 065 Coffee

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $10.99

  3. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    15 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 15 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    59H rich honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 59H rich honey

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  5. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    6C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 6C

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    8 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 8 Neutral

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 8N IN, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 384 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade384 NeutralClosest shade match8N INScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour81#904934#864c33Close colourColour difference 3.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared100
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 89/100High 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 Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 8N IN.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 14 Neutral, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 384 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade384 NeutralClosest overall alternative14 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall83
Colour74#904934#80452bClose colourColour difference 4.4 (0 is identical)
Depth89DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 4.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared89
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 83/100High 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 Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 14 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly deeper
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 8N IN

Best price
$64SephoraSephora
Costs $44.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation 14 Neutral

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $32.01 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.