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Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation 106.5 Shell dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Medium light

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 in liquid form, vegan, without coconut oil.

  • 3 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 11 matches have no vegan claim listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 240 Light Medium

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

Shade match
85out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
97
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $37.01 more

Your shade $14.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation 26B Light-Medium Beige

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

Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
76
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
58
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $27.01 more

Your shade $14.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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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 75
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30.01 more

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

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for light cool skin with a pink hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    6.5
    Shade match 81
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $45.01 more

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistanceBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    4.5
    Shade match 79
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $45.01 more

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistanceBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 70
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $27.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim transfer resistanceContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    87

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    3
    Shade match 72
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $45.01 more

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistanceBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    76

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    1.5
    Shade match 71
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $45.01 more

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistanceBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    76

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: very fair with cool 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 106.5 Shell (Medium light) 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. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    06 Fair Rosy

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 06 Fair Rosy

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $32

  2. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Classic Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Classic Beige

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $12.99

  3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Chestnut

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Chestnut

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $36

  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Suede 6.6

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Suede 6.6

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $39

  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

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 5.3 C

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 5.3 C

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $32

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

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 240 Light Medium, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in 106.5 Shell. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade106.5 ShellClosest shade match240 Light MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour88#d1a396#d0a8a0Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownCool · rosySome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared66
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 overall40
Skin type40Normal, oilyNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 75/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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 Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 240 Light Medium.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in 26B Light-Medium Beige, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in 106.5 Shell. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade106.5 ShellClosest overall alternative26B Light-Medium BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall76
Colour74#d1a396#d6a992Close colourColour difference 4.5 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownCool · pinkSome 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 · 4 of 5 compared58
Longevity6024-hour wear16-hour wearSome difference16-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
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 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 80/100Shade match 76/100Medium 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 Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in 26B Light-Medium Beige.

Same or better

  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. 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

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 240 Light Medium

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $37.01 more

Your shade $14.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation 26B Light-Medium Beige

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $27.01 more

Your shade $14.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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.