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True Match Super-Blendable Foundation N0.5 Neutral Light dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Very fair · Neutral 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: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 50 Neutral

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

Closest overall alternative: Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 12N Fair Neutral

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. #3 · Yepoda

    The Dewy Day

    2C
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $25.01 more

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Light shade with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 96
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $44.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: very light skin 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 N0.5 Neutral Light (Very fair · Neutral 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

    N2

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N2

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

Closest concealers

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

    120

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 120

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

    Snow

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

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Café Au Lait

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Café Au Lait

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC10

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC10

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 18 Cream Whip

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 18 Cream Whip

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    13.0 Light Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 13.0 Light Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 50 Neutral, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in N0.5 Neutral Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeN0.5 Neutral LightClosest shade match50 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#fbdabd#f7d8baLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall76
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 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
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 84/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Cushion Foundation in 50 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 25%. 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

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 12N Fair Neutral, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in N0.5 Neutral Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeN0.5 Neutral LightClosest overall alternative12N Fair NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#fbdabd#ffe0c4Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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 · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed12-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 84/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 12N Fair Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 50 Neutral

Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $6 more

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

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 12N Fair Neutral

Best price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $28.01 more

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.