Infallible Cushion Foundation 420 Cool dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris
4.3 (275)·Very deep · 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: Same cool undertone· Same matte finish· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: rich skin tones with cool undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
85
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
85
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: dark deep with neutral undertone
Matches: Same cool undertone· Both claim 24-hour wear· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly lighter· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · 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: deep with cool red undertones
Matches: Same cool undertone· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
40
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: very deep with rosy undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: D6 - very deep with neutral undertones
The closest shade to L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 420 Cool (Very deep · 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
Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation in Hazelnut, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 420 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade420 CoolClosest shade matchHazelnutHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#672e1b#612d17Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Overall match 82/100Shade match 95/100High 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.
Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Sable, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 420 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade420 CoolClosest overall alternativeSableHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%88#672e1b#642c12Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 87/100Shade match 92/100High 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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