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Infallible Cushion Foundation 50 Neutral dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Very fair · 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: L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation N0.5 Neutral Light

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
50 NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
N0.5 Neutral Light
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$6 less (30%)

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation 2 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
50 NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Charlotte Tilbury
2 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
96out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
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 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    2 Warm
    Shade match 90
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $32.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 97
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $22.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for very fair neutral skin with a peach hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    20 Fair Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 96
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $21.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 89
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F0.2N
    Shade match 90
    $9.80$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$10.19 less (51%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    Y 22
    Shade match 89
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26.91 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame buildable coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    Y 23
    Shade match 88
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26.91 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame buildable coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    1W Brioche
    Shade match 87
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $34.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    40 Fair Warm
    Shade match 87
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (5%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 92
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $21.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishLight rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: light with cool neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 97
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $21.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishLight rather than buildable coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: fair with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Sable SF.5
    Shade match 92
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $36.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% 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 combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: extra light with neutral warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · J.Cat Beauty

    Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation

    Porcelain
    Shade match 89
    $3.89$5.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$16.10 less (81%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishFull rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    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 50 Neutral (Very fair · 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

    355 Vanilla

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 355 Vanilla

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair

    $15.99

Closest concealers

  1. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    150

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 150

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Café Au Lait

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Café Au Lait

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    Snow

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

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1N00

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1N00

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC10

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC10

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

  6. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 18 Cream Whip

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 18 Cream Whip

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

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

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in N0.5 Neutral Light, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 50 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade50 NeutralClosest shade matchN0.5 Neutral LightScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#f7d8ba#fbdabdLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall76
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium 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 compared40
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
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 98/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in N0.5 Neutral Light.

Same or better

  • $6.00 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 25%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 2 Neutral, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 50 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade50 NeutralClosest overall alternative2 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#f7d8ba#f5d5bbVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo 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 96/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 2 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • 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

  • 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

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation N0.5 Neutral Light

Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$6 less (30%)

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation 2 Neutral

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $32.01 more

Your shade $19.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.