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True Match Super-Blendable Foundation C0.5 Cool Light dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Very fair · Cool 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 with a matte finish.

  • 1 match has no finish listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 04P Light

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

Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 20 Cool

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

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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 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    40
    Shade match 95
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with rosy peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Fair Cool
    Shade match 93
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    2 Cool
    Shade match 92
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $38.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than natural finishContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    15C FAIR PORCELAIN
    Shade match 96
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $11.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair light with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    10
    Shade match 92
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$7 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    115
    Shade match 96
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims 30-hour wear

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 35% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    RN1
    Shade match 96
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $41.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair rosy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    15 Fair Neutral
    Shade match 85
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · 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 Super-Blendable Foundation C0.5 Cool Light (Very fair · Cool 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

    W3

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W3

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $16.99

Closest concealers

  1. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Marshmallow

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Marshmallow

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

  2. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Affogato

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Affogato

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $36

  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Stone 1.3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Stone 1.3

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    8B porcelain beige

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 8B porcelain beige

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $32

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

    110

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 110

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $30

  6. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    0.5C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 0.5C

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $38

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

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 04P Light, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C0.5 Cool Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC0.5 Cool LightClosest shade match04P LightScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#fcdac5#fddac3Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
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
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall20
Skin type20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 76/100Shade 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 Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 04P Light.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 20 Cool, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C0.5 Cool Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC0.5 Cool LightClosest overall alternative20 CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#fcdac5#ffdfc7Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall76
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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 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
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 20 Cool.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 25%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 04P Light

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
Costs $10.01 more

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 20 Cool

Best price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $6 more

Your shade $13.99 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.