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Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation Golden Sun dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

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 matchClosest overall alternative: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 30.5Y Tan

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
91
Depth
97
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$24SephoraSephora
Costs $14.75 more

Your shade $9.25 at Walmart

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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 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    340
    Shade match 89
    $11.19$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1.94 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 79
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $45.75 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: MD3.5 - medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 88
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $43.75 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Contains drying alcohol

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

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Deep with Peachy Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M12
    Shade match 87
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $44.75 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: dark w/ peach/yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC42
    Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $29.75 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    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 deep with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 87
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $39.75 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finishSame full coverage

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

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

    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: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Rich
    Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $29.75 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC45
    Shade match 78
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $29.75 more

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 83
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $39.75 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    87

    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: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    488 Caramel
    Shade match 89
    $14.97WalmartWalmartCosts $5.72 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 82
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $39.75 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    87

    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: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTargetCosts $5.34 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Does 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: 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 Golden Sun (Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone) 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

    405 Toffee

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 405 Toffee

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan

    $15.99

Closest concealers

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

    NC44

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC44

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

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

    430

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 430

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Maple 8.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Maple 8.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

  4. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    18W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 18W

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  5. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Truffle

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Truffle

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.5 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.5 W

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

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

Why the closest match works

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 30.5Y Tan, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in Golden Sun. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeGolden SunClosest match30.5Y TanScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#d98545#cf844aVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedTanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · yellowClosefrom 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 overall50
Skin type50Normal, oilyNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 94/100High 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 Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 30.5Y Tan.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest 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

Where to buy 30.5Y Tan

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
Costs $14.75 more

Your shade $9.25 at Walmart

How these matches are scored

31 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.