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True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation Light 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: CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation 241 Sand Beige

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
LightChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
CoverGirl
241 Sand Beige
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$14.78WalmartWalmart
$3.21 less (18%)

Your shade $17.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Golden Beige 13

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
LightChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Golden Beige 13
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
62
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
80
Best price
$39.50SephoraSephora
Costs $21.51 more

Your shade $17.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 95
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $34.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same radiant finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light medium yellow

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 85
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $42.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium, cool rosy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 97
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch 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
    97
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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 light medium skintones with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 95
    $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
    95
    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 light medium skintones with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 94
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch 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
    94
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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 light medium skintones with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 93
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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 light medium skintones with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Medium To Tan Warm
    Shade match 94
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1.99 less (11%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Light To Medium Warm
    Shade match 94
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1.99 less (11%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    265 Medium Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation Light (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 True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    3W1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 3W1

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $34

  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    10W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 10W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

  3. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.75

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

  4. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    21.0 Medium Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 21.0 Medium Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

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

    NW18

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW18

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

    $30

  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

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

CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation in 241 Sand Beige, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation in Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLightClosest shade match241 Sand BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#d69e75#d49f76Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall80
Skin type80Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation in 241 Sand Beige.

Same or better

  • $3.21 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, no siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Golden Beige 13, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation in Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLightClosest overall alternativeGolden Beige 13Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#d69e75#d7a178Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenWarm · yellowClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
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 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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 type80Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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 bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Golden Beige 13.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, no siliconeno silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapOil-based vs unknown-based; silicone none vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation 241 Sand Beige

Best price
$14.78WalmartWalmart
$3.21 less (18%)

Your shade $17.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Golden Beige 13

Best price
$39.50SephoraSephora
Costs $21.51 more

Your shade $17.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.