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Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation 106 Sun Beige 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%).

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

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC25

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
106 Sun BeigeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC25
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
81
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
79
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
81out of 100
Colour
81
Depth
99
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $24.01 more

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. #2 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC20
    Shade match 80
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: light beige with neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    C4.5
    Shade match 77
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #4 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    37G Medium-Tan Golden
    Shade match 78
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $27.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan skin with very warm, golden or olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC40
    Shade match 77
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Medium Deep 40 Warm
    Shade match 77
    $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
    77
    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 medium deep warm skin with a golden hue

    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 Sun Beige (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

    385 Amber

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 385 Amber

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium light

    $15.99

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  1. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Walnut

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Walnut

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Olive undertone

    $36

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  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC35

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC35

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

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  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Topaz 7

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Topaz 7

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

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

    380

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 380

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $30

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  5. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    3N42

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N42

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    040 Caramel

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 040 Caramel

    • Close colour
    • Medium light

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Why the closest match works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC25, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in 106 Sun Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade106 Sun BeigeClosest matchNC25Score
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour81#ee9d5e#e29f6eClose colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarm · goldenSome 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 overall79
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 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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 81/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC25.

Same or better

  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy NC25

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $24.01 more

Your shade $14.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.