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

Light · Neutral 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 in liquid form, without dimethicone.

  • 8 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Yepoda The Dewy Day 3N

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
Neutral LightChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Yepoda
3N
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
85
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $21.01 more

Your shade $17.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 6

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
Neutral LightChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Hourglass
6
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
84
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $31.01 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 86
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $36.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 82
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $38.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool pink 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 Neutral Light (Light · Neutral 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

    N6.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N6.5

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

Closest concealers

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

    N18

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade N18

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

    Medium Vanilla

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12

  3. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Sand

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Sand

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Café Au Lait

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Café Au Lait

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    210

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 210

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

    $30

  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Buff Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Buff Beige

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

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

Yepoda The Dewy Day in 3N, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation in Neutral Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNeutral LightClosest shade match3NScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour85#fdbc97#f5c19eClose colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightFairCloseDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared61
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80LightBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
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, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 76/100Shade 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 Yepoda The Dewy Day in 3N.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than light coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for combination/oily 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 siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth oil-based; silicone none vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation in 6, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation in Neutral Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNeutral LightClosest overall alternative6Score
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour89#fdbc97#f4ba92Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65NeutralCoolSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage100LightLightSameSame light coverage
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 · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
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 82/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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 Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation in 6.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same radiant finish
  • Same light coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Yepoda The Dewy Day 3N

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $21.01 more

Your shade $17.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 6

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $31.01 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.