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Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 495 Amber dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Medium

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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form.

  • 4 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation Light 100 W

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

Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $30.01 more

Your shade $18.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 33 Medium Warm

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
58
Skin (Skin suitability)
80
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$10.99 less (58%)

Your shade $18.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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. Shade match 91
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $29.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 91
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $29.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Medium Tan TP4
    Shade match 88
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: tan skin w/neutral or pink undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 91
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $35.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 98 Cream Caramel
    Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $20.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 90
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for medium to tan skin with rosy neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Bedarra SF8.5
    Shade match 90
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $37.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Senja SF9.25
    Shade match 90
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $37.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep with golden olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 89
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for darker medium skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    24W Power
    Shade match 89
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $28.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep warm-golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    18 W
    Shade match 91
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $29.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 88
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very light with 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 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 495 Amber (Medium) 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

    405 Toffee

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 405 Toffee

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan

    $15.99

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Caramel

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Caramel

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $36

  2. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 114 Golden

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 114 Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    400W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 400W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

  4. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 8.1 O

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 8.1 O

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Olive · neutral olive undertone

    $32

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

    400

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 400

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $30

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

    8

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · 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

m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation in Light 100 W, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 495 Amber. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade495 AmberClosest shade matchLight 100 WScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour99#c88f62#ca9063Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarmSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall58
Longevity7032-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 32-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation in Light 100 W.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 33 Medium Warm, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 495 Amber. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade495 AmberClosest overall alternative33 Medium WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour98#c88f62#cb9162Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarmSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall58
Longevity7032-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 32-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 overall80
Skin type80Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 33 Medium Warm.

Same or better

  • $10.99 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for sensitive skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFSPF 25Not listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation Light 100 W

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $30.01 more

Your shade $18.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 33 Medium Warm

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$10.99 less (58%)

Your shade $18.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.