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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 powder form.

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

Closest shade match: Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation 20B Light Beige

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

Shade match
78out of 100
Colour
76
Depth
96
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $25.01 more

Your shade $14.99 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Medium 30 Cool

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)
74
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $27.01 more

Your shade $14.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $24.51 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for medium rich cool skin with a rosy hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 74
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$2 less (13%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 74
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $24.51 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 73
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $24.51 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for medium deep cool skin with a rosy hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Medium Neutral
    Shade match 77
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 73
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $24.51 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for light neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium 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 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

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation in 20B Light 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 shade match20B Light BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall78
Colour76#d1a396#dda58eClose colourColour difference 4.1 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownCool · pinkSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared85
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 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 overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 78/100Medium 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 Blurring Powder Foundation in 20B Light Beige.

Same or better

  • Same matte finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

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 siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Medium 30 Cool, 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 alternativeMedium 30 CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall74
Colour70#d1a396#d5a78eClose colourColour difference 5.0 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownCool · pinkSome 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 · 4 of 5 compared86
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 74/100Medium 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 bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Medium 30 Cool.

Same or better

  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation 20B Light Beige

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $25.01 more

Your shade $14.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Medium 30 Cool

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $27.01 more

Your shade $14.99 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.