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Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 490 Golden Amber dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Medium · Warm · golden 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%).

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Closest shade match: Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 42S Tan Sand

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
490 Golden AmberChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Tarte
42S Tan Sand
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $23.01 more

Your shade $18.99 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation 27W Peach Tan

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
490 Golden AmberChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Unleashia
27W Peach Tan
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5.01 more

Your shade $18.99 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Huahine - Medium Dark 2.6
    Shade match 89
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $36.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: MD2.6 - medium-deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Gucci

    24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation

    330W
    Shade match 95
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $50.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Medium Tan Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $23.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral to golden undertone for medium to light tan skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    CN 78 Nutty
    Shade match 84
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $22.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    330
    Shade match 87
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (16%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim 30-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 56% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Cadiz - Medium Dark 3
    Shade match 86
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $36.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: MD3 - medium-deep with neutral undertones, and a golden tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Maybelline

    Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C

    330
    Shade match 92
    $12.59$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$6.40 less (34%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 48% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    44H Tan Honey
    Shade match 96
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $23.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Revolution Beauty

    Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation

    F7.2NW
    Shade match 93
    $5.60$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$13.39 less (71%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a neutral warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 490 Golden Amber (Medium · Warm · golden 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

    410 Almond

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 410 Almond

    • Very close colour
    • Medium

    $15.99

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Closest concealers

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

    4W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    10W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 10W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    380W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 380W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 42S Tan Sand, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 490 Golden Amber. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade490 Golden AmberClosest shade match42S Tan SandScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour94#d29769#d69562Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedTanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall55
Longevity2032-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 32-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 42S Tan Sand.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFSPF 25Not listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation in 27W Peach Tan, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 490 Golden Amber. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade490 Golden AmberClosest overall alternative27W Peach TanScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#d29769#d69d6eVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth95MediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · yellowClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity4032-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 stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match 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 90/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation in 27W Peach Tan.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed
  • SPF 30 instead of SPF 25

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFSPF 25SPF 30
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 42S Tan Sand

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $23.01 more

Your shade $18.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation 27W Peach Tan

Best price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5.01 more

Your shade $18.99 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

33 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.