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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 made for sensitive skin.

  • 4 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 27B Light-Medium Beige

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
Tarte
27B Light-Medium Beige
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $24.01 more

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

Closest overall alternative: Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Solar

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
Alleyoop
Solar
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light-medium coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
86
Wear (Wear & performance)
66
Skin (Skin suitability)
20
Best price
$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $12.01 more

Your shade $17.99 at Ulta Beauty

More matches

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

  1. Overall 80
    $21.49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame light coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · J.Cat Beauty

    Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation

    Soft Beige
    Overall 77
    $3.89$5.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$14.10 less (78%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than radiant finishFull rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    47
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    13 Light Neutral
    Overall 72
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $20.01 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Yepoda

    The Dewy Day

    3N
    Overall 76
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $21.01 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finishClaims 12-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Light medium shade with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Smashbox

    Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25

    Light Neutral
    Overall 81
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $23.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame light coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than radiant finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    2N Affogato
    Overall 74
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $36.01 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effectClaims 16-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. Overall 78
    $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

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  8. Overall 76
    $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

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  9. Overall 76
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $34.01 more

    Matches: Same radiant finishClaims a blurring effectClaims 18-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · 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 peach

    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

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 27B Light-Medium Beige, 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 match27B Light-Medium BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#fdbc97#f9bd99Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80LightBuildableCloseBuildable 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 · 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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 27B Light-Medium Beige.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral in Solar, 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 alternativeSolarScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#fdbc97#f5ba98Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage100LightLight-mediumCloseLight-medium 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 · 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 overall20
Skin type20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSensitiveBoth marketed for sensitive skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral in Solar.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Light-medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 50

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily 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, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 50
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 27B Light-Medium Beige

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $24.01 more

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

Closest overall alternative

Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Solar

Best price
$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $12.01 more

Your shade $17.99 at Ulta Beauty

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.