Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation 109 Classic Tan dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris
4.3 (32,897)·Medium tan
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%).
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.
Matches: Same matte finish· Same full coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
73
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
43
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin
Matches: Both claim a blurring effect· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly deeper· Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
47
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
40
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Light rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
77
Finish & visual result
20
Wear & performance
38
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation 109 Classic Tan (Medium tan) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Tan Rich, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in 109 Classic Tan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade109 Classic TanClosest shade matchTan RichHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour60%88#d9722f#ce743bVery close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98Medium tanTanCloseDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 76/100Shade 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.
NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in CARACAS, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in 109 Classic Tan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade109 Classic TanClosest overall alternativeCARACASHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall73
Colour60%68#d9722f#c77c4aSlight colour differenceColour difference 5.3 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type100%87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 73/100Medium 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.
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.
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