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True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation Deep dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink 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%).

Only showing matches oil-free, without talc.

  • 26 matches have no oil-free claim listed and are not shown.
  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Mali - Dark 6

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
DeepChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
NARS
Mali - Dark 6
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
99
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $37.01 more

Your shade $17.99 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Deep 33

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
DeepChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Pat McGrath Labs
Deep 33
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
66
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $51.01 more

Your shade $17.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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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 · Range Beauty

    True Intentions Skin-Soothing Hydrating Foundation

    Moon Dust Island
    Shade match 77
    $16.50$33SephoraSephora$1.49 less (8%)

    Matches: Same radiant finishClaims long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for combination/normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination/normal skin

    Retailer shade note: deep warm olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 87
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: for deep skintones with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation Deep (Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink 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 True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N11

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N11

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

Closest concealers

  1. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Spiced Rum

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Spiced Rum

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    25C

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 25C

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $30

  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 9.5 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 9.5 N

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Anise 11.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Anise 11.5

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

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

    4R76

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4R76

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $35

  6. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    7N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 7N

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

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

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Mali - Dark 6, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation in Deep. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeDeepClosest shade matchMali - Dark 6Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour95#7a3b20#793e21Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionDeepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared49
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Not listed16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 74/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Radiant Longwear Foundation in Mali - Dark 6.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Claims 16-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Full rather than light coverage
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, no siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Deep 33, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation in Deep. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeDeepClosest overall alternativeDeep 33Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour92#7a3b20#794023Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared66
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Deep 33.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, no siliconehigh silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs unknown-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Mali - Dark 6

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $37.01 more

Your shade $17.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Deep 33

Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $51.01 more

Your shade $17.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

30 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.