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

Medium light · Neutral · neutral 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: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 28.6Y Medium

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

Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
98
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$24SephoraSephora
Costs $7.01 more

Your shade $16.99 at CVS

Closest overall alternative: NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation TAHOE

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

Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $38.01 more

Your shade $16.99 at CVS

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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 81
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $38.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone

    Retailer shade note: MD1.5 - Medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M8
    Shade match 88
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $37.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC46
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $22.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: deep bronzed with neutral undertone for dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 88
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $28.01 more

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

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very 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

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  5. Shade match 83
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (6%)

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

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    520 Tangier
    Shade match 92
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7.01 more

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

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for medium skin w/ warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    322
    Shade match 85
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (6%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    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: neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    312
    Shade match 85
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (6%)

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

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    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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  9. Shade match 85
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $25.01 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    400 Ethiopia
    Shade match 90
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7.01 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin w/ neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    28.8Y Medium
    Shade match 86
    $24SephoraSephoraCosts $7.01 more

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

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    330
    Shade match 83
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (6%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    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: neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    42S Tan Sand
    Shade match 83
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $25.01 more

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

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    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: tan skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M9
    Shade match 81
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $37.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium to dark w/ gold/brown undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    28Y Medium
    Shade match 84
    $24SephoraSephoraCosts $7.01 more

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

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    510 Aruba
    Shade match 88
    $14.40$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$2.59 less (15%)

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

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for medium skin w/ golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    450 Casablanca
    Shade match 87
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7.01 more

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

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin w/ golden warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  18. #20 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC45
    Shade match 84
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $22.01 more

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

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: bronze with golden undertone for dark skin

    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 Sand (Medium light · Neutral · neutral 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

    410 Almond

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 410 Almond

    • Close colour
    • Medium

    $15.99

Closest concealers

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

    390

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 390

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · yellow undertone

    $30

  2. 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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  3. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    143

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 143

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $12.99

  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Candied Ginger 6.1 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Candied Ginger 6.1 Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  5. 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

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

    NC40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC40

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

    $30

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

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 28.6Y Medium, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSandClosest shade match28.6Y MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour94#e39957#dc995aVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral 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 89/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 28.6Y Medium.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • 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 shade 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

Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in TAHOE, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSandClosest overall alternativeTAHOEScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour85#e39957#d69960Close colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMediumCloseDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom 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 compared100
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in TAHOE.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 28.6Y Medium

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
Costs $7.01 more

Your shade $16.99 at CVS

Closest overall alternative

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation TAHOE

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $38.01 more

Your shade $16.99 at CVS

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

33 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.