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Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation 104.5 Nude Buff 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: LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 02

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

Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $23.01 more

Your shade $14.99 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation 275C

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

Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $54.01 more

Your shade $14.99 at Ulta Beauty

More matches

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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 90
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $54.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 88
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $38.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Contains drying alcohol

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Fair with Peachy Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC16
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 88
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $38.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Contains drying alcohol

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Light with Yellow Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 87
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $38.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Contains drying alcohol

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Light with Pinky Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 88
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $34.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutal undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 89
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $25.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: golden medium with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    CN 08 Linen
    Shade match 90
    $41SephoraSephoraCosts $26.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageBoth claim 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    1.5N
    Shade match 88
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $34.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    CN 20 Fair
    Shade match 89
    $41SephoraSephoraCosts $26.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageBoth claim 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    1N
    Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $34.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    CN 18 Cream Whip
    Shade match 88
    $41SephoraSephoraCosts $26.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  13. Shade match 87
    $43Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $28.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    CN 58 Honey
    Shade match 88
    $41SephoraSephoraCosts $26.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: moderately fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    CN 52 Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $41SephoraSephoraCosts $26.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: moderately fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  16. #18 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    CN 10 Alabaster
    Shade match 88
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $26.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$0.40 less (3%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    76

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation 104.5 Nude Buff (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

    365 Cashew

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 365 Cashew

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $15.99

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3 Cool

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3 Cool

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $42

  2. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Ginger

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Ginger

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

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

    3.5C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3.5C

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $38

  4. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    20.0 Medium

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 20.0 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Light Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    300C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 300C

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $24

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

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 02, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in 104.5 Nude Buff. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade104.5 Nude BuffClosest shade match02Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour97#d8b195#d5b093Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome 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 compared68
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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 LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 02.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 275C, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in 104.5 Nude Buff. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade104.5 Nude BuffClosest overall alternative275CScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour97#d8b195#dcb296Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared100
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 275C.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 02

Best price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $23.01 more

Your shade $14.99 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation 275C

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $54.01 more

Your shade $14.99 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.