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True Match Super-Blendable Foundation C9.5 Cool Deep dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

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 with full coverage, without talc.

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

Closest shade match: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Deep 60 Cool

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

Closest overall alternative: Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C 372

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)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
75
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $4 more

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $13.98 at Walmart

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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 91
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $31.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for extra deep cool skin with a red hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    530 Deep Amber
    Shade match 84
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims 32-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · 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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  3. Shade match 88
    $42.50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $28.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Both claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for deep skin with cool neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW44
    Shade match 96
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $25.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very deep with red 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 C9.5 Cool Deep (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

    N11

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N11

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

Closest concealers

  1. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    065 Coffee

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 065 Coffee

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $10.99

  2. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4R76

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4R76

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $35

  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    60N mahogany

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 60N mahogany

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $32

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Deep 6C

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Deep 6C

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $31

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

    495

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 495

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $30

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Anise 11.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Anise 11.5

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

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 BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Deep 60 Cool, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C9.5 Cool Deep. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC9.5 Cool DeepClosest shade matchDeep 60 CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#814a34#854e39Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth96DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery deepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared54
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 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
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 77/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Deep 60 Cool.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C in 372, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C9.5 Cool Deep. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC9.5 Cool DeepClosest overall alternative372Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour94#814a34#824f39Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth97DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85CoolNeutral · neutral pinkClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared75
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome 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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C in 372.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 34%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Deep 60 Cool

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $28.01 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C 372

Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $4 more

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $13.98 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

32 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.