True Match Super-Blendable Foundation C3 Cool Light Medium dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris
4.3 (33,167)·Light · 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%).
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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same cool undertone· Claims 24-hour wear
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with cool rosy undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same cool undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with cool rosy undertones
The closest shade to L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation C3 Cool Light Medium (Light · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Revolution Beauty Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation in F4C, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C3 Cool Light Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC3 Cool Light MediumClosest shade matchF4CHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#e4b498#e4b395Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Overall match 81/100Shade 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.
Temptu Perfect Canvas Foundation in 2.5C Cream, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C3 Cool Light Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC3 Cool Light MediumClosest overall alternative2.5C CreamHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#e4b498#e3b59eVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared91
Finish35%78NaturalNatural matteCloseNatural matte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 84/100Shade 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.
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.
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