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True Match Super-Blendable Foundation C9 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%).

Closest shade match: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 53 Deep Neutral

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

Closest overall alternative: Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B110

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

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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 88
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $56.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 87
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $56.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 86
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $56.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 84
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $58.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 87
    $59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $45.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep mahogany

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    15 Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $38.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 89
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $44.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: dark with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 76
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $27.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Retailer shade note: dark deep warm

    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 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

    W10.5

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

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $16.99

Closest concealers

  1. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Deep 6C

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Deep 6C

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $31

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    8 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 8 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    6C1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 6C1

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $34

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    530N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 530N

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $24

  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Chestnut

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Chestnut

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    57N rich

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 57N rich

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $32

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

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 53 Deep Neutral, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C9 Cool Deep. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC9 Cool DeepClosest shade match53 Deep NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour97#8a5435#865334Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 overall80
Skin type80Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 53 Deep Neutral.

Same or better

  • $5.99 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 20%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in B110, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C9 Cool Deep. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC9 Cool DeepClosest overall alternativeB110Score
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour96#8a5435#855335Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · 1 of 5 compared40
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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 81/100Shade 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 Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in B110.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 19%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 53 Deep Neutral

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5.99 less (43%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B110

Best price
$72Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $58.01 more

Your shade $13.99 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.