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Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 545 Ebony dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Rich deep

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: Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 39

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

Closest overall alternative: Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 30W

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

Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
74
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $29.01 more

Your shade $18.99 at Ulta Beauty

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

  1. Overall 78
    $68SephoraSephoraCosts $49.01 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Deep to rich neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Overall 78
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $25.01 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Overall 78
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $31.01 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
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    44
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Extra deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C11 Cool Deep
    Overall 78
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (26%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Overall 82
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $25.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Ambato
    Overall 79
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $36.01 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
    84
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% 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: D8 - very rich deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    65 Rich Neutral
    Overall 82
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10.99 less (58%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: rich with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Deep Rich 350 N
    Overall 77
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 more

    Matches: Very close 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
    83
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% 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: deep rich with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Overall 79
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $13.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: cool ebony

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Deep Rich 320 W
    Overall 77
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 more

    Matches: Very close 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
    83
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% 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: deep rich with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    17.5
    Overall 82
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $41.01 more

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deepest with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Overall 79
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $29.01 more

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · 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 rich deep skintones with warm 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 545 Ebony (Rich deep) 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

    • Nearest in this range
    • Rich deep

    $15.99

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    61N espresso neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 61N espresso neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $32

  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    30NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 30NC

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

    $30

  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $31

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

    NW65

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW65

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $30

  5. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    17 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 17 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    6N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 6N1

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

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

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 39, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 545 Ebony. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade545 EbonyClosest shade match39Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour95#482e26#4b2e24Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarmSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared78
Longevity7032-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 32-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 39.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance 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)

18 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 43%. 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 denat.)
SPFSPF 25Not listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 30W, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 545 Ebony. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade545 EbonyClosest overall alternative30WScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour90#482e26#472b1fVery close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo 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 overall · 4 of 5 compared74
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
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
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 84/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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 Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 30W.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 39

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $21.01 more

Your shade $18.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 30W

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $29.01 more

Your shade $18.99 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.