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Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation 102 Shell Beige dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Light 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%).

Closest shade match: Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 28

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

Shade match
82out of 100
Colour
83
Depth
98
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $25.01 more

Your shade $14.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 Light Tones

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

Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
80
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Best price
$14.59TargetTarget
$0.40 less (3%)

Your shade $14.99 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 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    2N22 Nude
    Shade match 71
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    87

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin tones with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    35B Medium Beige
    Shade match 69
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $27.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    87

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with cool, pink or rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 67
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $38.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly lighterContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    67
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    87

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Rosy Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 63
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $23.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeper

    Score details
    Shade match
    63
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    87

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper

    Retailer shade note: for olive to tan skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW25
    Shade match 68
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeperDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    68
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    87

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: rosy beige with rosy undertone for light to medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 80
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $25.01 more

    Matches: Same full coverageClaims a skin-like finishClaims colour stability

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 80
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $25.01 more

    Matches: Same full coverageClaims a skin-like finishClaims colour stability

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 79
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $25.01 more

    Matches: Same full coverageClaims a skin-like finishClaims colour stability

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation 102 Shell Beige (Light 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

    370 Biscuit

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 370 Biscuit

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light medium

    $15.99

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Sand Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Sand Beige

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  2. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    035 Deep

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 035 Deep

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light medium

    $10.99

  3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Toffee

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Toffee

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

  4. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    3N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 3N1

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $34

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

    3.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 3.75

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

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

    250

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 250

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

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

Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 28, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in 102 Shell Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade102 Shell BeigeClosest shade match28Score
Shade match55% of overall82
Colour83#fda78c#f5af94Close colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarmSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-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 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 overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 75/100Shade match 82/100Medium 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 Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 28.

Same or better

  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 in Light Tones, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in 102 Shell Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade102 Shell BeigeClosest overall alternativeLight TonesScore
Shade match55% of overall80
Colournot comparable#fda78cNo swatchNot comparedNo swatch colour on one side
Depth92Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 4.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-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 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 overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 80/100Low 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 BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 in Light Tones.

Same or better

  • $0.40 less
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Not compared

  • Colour not compared: swatch data missing

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 28

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $25.01 more

Your shade $14.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 Light Tones

Best price
$14.59TargetTarget
$0.40 less (3%)

Your shade $14.99 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.