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Infallible Cushion Foundation 420 Cool dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

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%).

Closest shade match: Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation 80 Deeper

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
420 CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Jane Iredale
80 Deeper
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Match price
$56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $36.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: Naked Sundays BeautyScreen Peptide Foundation Tint SPF 50 Shade 9.6

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
420 CoolChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Naked Sundays
Shade 9.6
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Light-medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
86
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $18.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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. Shade match 90
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $24.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Both claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo 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

    Retailer shade note: medium deep

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 86
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $33.01 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneBoth claim 24-hour wearBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishMedium 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

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW55
    Shade match 85
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $19.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: rich deep with neutral red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 87
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $29.01 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

From the same range

  1. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    445 Espresso

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 445 Espresso

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep

    $15.99

Closest concealers

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

    17.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 17.5 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $36

  2. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    175

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 175

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $12.99

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

    8C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 8C

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $38

  4. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    26N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 26N

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Sable

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Sable

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Brownie 8.5 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Brownie 8.5 Red

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $31

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

Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation in 80 Deeper, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 420 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade420 CoolClosest shade match80 DeeperScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#672e1b#633320Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall69
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100BuildableBuildableSameSame buildable coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
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 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 83/100Shade match 94/100High 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 Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation in 80 Deeper.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same buildable coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Naked Sundays BeautyScreen Peptide Foundation Tint SPF 50 in Shade 9.6, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 420 Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade420 CoolClosest overall alternativeShade 9.6Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour88#672e1b#61321eVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85CoolNeutral · neutral pinkClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finishnot comparableMatteNot listedNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage100BuildableLight-mediumCloseLight-medium 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 · 3 of 5 compared54
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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
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 84/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Naked Sundays BeautyScreen Peptide Foundation Tint SPF 50 in Shade 9.6.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)
  • Light-medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 50

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 50
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation 80 Deeper

Match price
$56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $36.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

Naked Sundays BeautyScreen Peptide Foundation Tint SPF 50 Shade 9.6

Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $18.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

How these matches are scored

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.