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True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4.5-5.5 Rich Medium dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Medium light · Warm 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: Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 5.2

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
4.5-5.5 Rich MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Armani Beauty
5.2
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
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
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $48.01 more

Your shade $20.99 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 8

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
4.5-5.5 Rich MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Hourglass
8
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $39.01 more

Your shade $20.99 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. #3 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    MW8.5
    Shade match 98
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $28.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNot marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    20

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium warm 8.5

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    W4.5 Warm Light Medium
    Shade match 96
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (33%)

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

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 96
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $32.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 96
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $20.01 more

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

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    18W Proud
    Shade match 97
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $26.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    4.1
    Shade match 97
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $48.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light, warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Barcelona
    Shade match 97
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $34.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    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 oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: M4 - Medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and a peach tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    360 Versatile Honey III (W)
    Shade match 98
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $32.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Pat McGrath Labs

    Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Light Medium 13
    Shade match 87
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $48.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium with yellow neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to L'Oréal Paris True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4.5-5.5 Rich Medium (Medium light · Warm 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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

Closest concealers

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

    23.5 Medium Amber

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 23.5 Medium Amber

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Fawn 4.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Fawn 4.5

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

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

    2Y36

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2Y36

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Medium Neutral

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Medium Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $8

  5. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    410 Bisque W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 410 Bisque W

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

    $32

  6. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Biscuit

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Biscuit

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

    $36

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

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 5.2, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum in 4.5-5.5 Rich Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4.5-5.5 Rich MediumClosest shade match5.2Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#dba575#daa675Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · peachClosefrom 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 · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed24-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
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 5.2.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Listed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 8, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum in 4.5-5.5 Rich Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4.5-5.5 Rich MediumClosest overall alternative8Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#dba575#dea573Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared82
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage60LightMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than light
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 compared40
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
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 84/100Shade 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 Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 8.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • No drying alcohol listed
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 5.2

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $48.01 more

Your shade $20.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 8

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $39.01 more

Your shade $20.99 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.