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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%).

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Only showing matches with medium coverage, with SPF, without talc.

  • 3 matches have no coverage listed and are not shown.
  • 23 matches have no SPF listed and are not shown.
  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Ivory 06

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
bareMinerals
Neutral Ivory 06
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
91
Depth
95
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $21.51 more

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

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Closest overall alternative: Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 3

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
3
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $42.01 more

Your shade $17.99 at Ulta Beauty

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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

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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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

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  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

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  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Café Au Lait

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Café Au Lait

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Buff Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Buff Beige

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Ivory 06, 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 matchNeutral Ivory 06Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#fdbc97#f2b893Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth95LightLightSameDepth difference: 3.0
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared43
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte 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 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 overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Ivory 06.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 3, 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 alternative3Score
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour91#fdbc97#f8c0a0Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightFairCloseDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65NeutralCool · pinkSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listed12-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
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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 Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 3.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Ivory 06

Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $21.51 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 3

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $42.01 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.