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Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer 445 Espresso 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 concealer overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

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  • Natural0
  • Radiant0
  • Luminous0

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Fragrance-free1No drying alcohol1Vegan0Cruelty-free0Oil-free0With SPF0Mineral0

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Only showing matches with medium coverage, without talc.

Closest shade match: NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Dark Coffee

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

The match
NARS
Dark Coffee
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
64out of 100
Colour
59
Depth
75
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $20.01 more

Your shade $15.99 at Ulta Beauty

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No match is close enough in colour to recommend as an overall alternative (shade match under 70).

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The closest shade to L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer 445 Espresso (Rich deep) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

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  1. L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    Ebony - 390

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder, shade Ebony - 390

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $18.99

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  1. Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation

    Truffle

    Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation, shade Truffle

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $48

  2. Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder

    10

    Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder, shade 10

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Warm undertone

    $39

  3. Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation

    Cocoa

    Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation, shade Cocoa

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $49

  4. about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    RD1NEUTRAL

    about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation, shade RD1NEUTRAL

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $25

  5. Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Espresso (N-112)

    Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15, shade Espresso (N-112)

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $58

  6. Tarte Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20

    60H Mahogany

    Tarte Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20, shade 60H Mahogany

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

Foundation shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest shade match works

NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Dark Coffee, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer in 445 Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade445 EspressoClosest shade matchDark CoffeeScore
Shade match55% of overall64
Colour59#552811#5c3a29Slight colour differenceColour difference 6.3 (0 is identical)
Depth75Rich deepVery deepSome differenceDepth difference: 8.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte 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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared55
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Not publishedNormal, combination, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 66/100Shade match 64/100Medium 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

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To NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Dark Coffee.

Same or better

  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Visible colour difference
  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy Dark Coffee

Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $20.01 more

Your shade $15.99 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.