True Match Super-Blendable Foundation C5 Cool Medium dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris
4.3 (33,167)·Medium · 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 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.
The closest shade to L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation C5 Cool Medium (Medium · 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
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Tan 19, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C5 Cool Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC5 Cool MediumClosest shade matchTan 19How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%84#d1977d#ce9482Close colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 77/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 4.5C Bisque, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C5 Cool Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC5 Cool MediumClosest overall alternative4.5C BisqueHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%84#d1977d#ca917eClose colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%95MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 3.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo 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 81/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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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