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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 match: about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation MD1WARM

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

Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $15.75 more

Your shade $9.25 at Walmart · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 488 Caramel

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

Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
74
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Best price
$14.97WalmartWalmart
Costs $5.72 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. #3 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Peanut Butter 455R
    Shade match 88
    $37SephoraSephoraCosts $27.75 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: Deep-Tan skin with a golden-red undertone

    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 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 shade match works

about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in MD1WARM, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in Golden Sun. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeGolden SunClosest shade matchMD1WARMScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#d98545#d7873fVery close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium tanMediumCloseDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · yellowClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
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 overall80
Skin type80Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in MD1WARM.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 488 Caramel, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in Golden Sun. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeGolden SunClosest overall alternative488 CaramelScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour89#d98545#d68c52Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium tanMediumCloseDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Warm · goldenNeutral · neutral goldenClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 compared74
Longevity6024-hour wear32-hour wearSome difference32-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 488 Caramel.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation MD1WARM

Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $15.75 more

Your shade $9.25 at Walmart · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 488 Caramel

Best price
$14.97WalmartWalmart
Costs $5.72 more

Your shade $9.25 at Walmart

WalmartView 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.