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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%).

Only showing matches made for sensitive skin, without talc.

  • 3 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.
  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW66

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

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

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

Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
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 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. Shade match 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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  2. Shade match 84
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $33.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: ultra deep with deep-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    63N Espresso Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $28.01 more

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    400
    Shade match 82
    $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. #7 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    01 Deep
    Shade match 83
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $28.01 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 82
    $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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  7. Shade match 79
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims long-wearingClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 47% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 76
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26.01 more

    Matches: Both claim a skin-like finishClaims long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    75
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: rich brown skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · L'Oréal Paris

    Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint

    430 Cool
    Shade match 77
    $16.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourRadiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 30% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 77
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims long-wearingClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourRadiant rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 47% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    46N Burnt Umber
    Shade match 72
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $10.01 more

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a lightweight feelAdds SPF 30

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    545 Ebony
    Shade match 71
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims 32-hour wearClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 73
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26.01 more

    Matches: Both claim a skin-like finishClaims long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    75
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: rich brown skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Tower 28 Beauty

    SunnyDays Skin Tint

    70 Venice
    Shade match 68
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $18.01 more

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims colour stability

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    68
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: rich with neutral undertones

    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 shade match works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW66, 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 shade matchNW66Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour85#3b2323#422521Close colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant 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 · 4 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)
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 75/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW66.

Same or better

  • Same cool undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Why the closest overall alternative 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 overall alternative465 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

If you switch

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 overall alternative
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

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW66

Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $32.01 more

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

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Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer 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.