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True Match Super-Blendable Foundation C12 Cool Deep dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Rich deep · 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%).

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer 465 Rich Cool

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.99 at Target

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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 73
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $26.01 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    40N
    Overall 77
    $24SephoraSephoraCosts $10.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    61N Espresso Neutral
    Overall 70
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $26.01 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    400
    Overall 75
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (50%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    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: very deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Overall 74
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $36.01 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Extra deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Overall 71
    $28SephoraSephoraCosts $14.01 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNot marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: espresso - rich brown skin with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Overall 77
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $26.01 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: rich skin tones with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Deep Rich 350 N
    Overall 74
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $35.01 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for oily/sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep rich with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Overall 70
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Overall 71
    $68SephoraSephoraCosts $54.01 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNeutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    64
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Deep to rich neutral undertone

    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 C12 Cool Deep (Rich deep · 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

    W10.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W10.5

    • Nearest in this range
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $16.99

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    63N espresso neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 63N espresso neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $32

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

    NW65

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW65

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $30

  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    30NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 30NC

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $30

  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $31

  5. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    17.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 17.5 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Warm undertone

    $36

  6. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    6N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 6N1

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer in 465 Rich Cool, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C12 Cool Deep. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC12 Cool DeepClosest match465 Rich CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour79#3b2323#482827Close colourColour difference 3.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared82
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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 compared40
Longevity40Not listed48-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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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

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To L'Oréal Paris Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer in 465 Rich Cool.

Same or better

  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims 48-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy 465 Rich Cool

Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.99 at Target

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

30 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.