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True Match Super-Blendable Foundation N2 Neutral Light dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

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 matchClosest overall alternative: Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 40

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $26.01 more

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty

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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 97
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $31.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: level-three fair with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 97
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $67.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertone

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light-medium shade, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    17N VANILLA
    Shade match 98
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $11.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 97
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $31.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · 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 very light neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 97
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $67.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertone

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light shade, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Fair Neutral
    Shade match 99
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $28.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with peachy to neutral undertone for pale skin

    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 N2 Neutral Light (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

    N6.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N6.5

    • Slight colour difference
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Bisque 1.8

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Bisque 1.8

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $39

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

    11.0 Light Nude

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 11.0 Light Nude

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    1N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 1N

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $38

  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Meringue 2.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Meringue 2.1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $31

  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Custard

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Custard

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    1N02

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1N02

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $35

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 40, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in N2 Neutral Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeN2 Neutral LightClosest match40Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#eacaae#ebcaaeLooks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
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 · 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
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 40.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy 40

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $26.01 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.