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True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W2 Warm Light dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Fair · Warm 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: Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick 05

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

Closest overall alternative: Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Skin Tint 15 Melrose

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 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    L2NEUTRAL
    Shade match 88
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $11.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Yepoda

    The Dewy Day

    2N
    Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $25.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Light shade with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 96
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $25.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair warm skin with subtle peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NO 4
    Shade match 87
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $37.51 more

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

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Light rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: Olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 97
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $44.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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: light skin with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Salzburg
    Shade match 96
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $41.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: L3.5 - Light with warm undertones, and a peach tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Revolution Beauty

    Superdewy Cushion Foundation

    Light Neutral Warm
    Shade match 92
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $0.01 more

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    75
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Very Fair Warm
    Shade match 97
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $28.01 more

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

    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
    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: extra fair with peachy undertone for very 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 W2 Warm Light (Fair · Warm 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

    C4

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C4

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $16.99

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2WP Warm Peach

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2WP Warm Peach

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

  2. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Marron Glacé

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Marron Glacé

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

  3. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5.4

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.4

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Fair 1W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Fair 1W

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

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

    190

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 190

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $30

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

    Shortbread

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

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

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

Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick in 05, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W2 Warm Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeW2 Warm LightClosest shade match05Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#f2cba7#f3ceabLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared78
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coveragenot comparableMediumNot listedNot comparedCoverage not listed for one product
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
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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 82/100Shade 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 Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick in 05.

Same or better

  • $1 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Claims not settling into lines

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Skin Tint in 15 Melrose, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W2 Warm Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeW2 Warm LightClosest overall alternative15 MelroseScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#f2cba7#f6d1aeLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth95FairVery fairCloseDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight 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
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 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, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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 Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Skin Tint in 15 Melrose.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. 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 listedSPF 30
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick 05

Match price
$12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1 less (7%)

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty · lowest price $9.99 at Target

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Closest overall alternative

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Skin Tint 15 Melrose

Best price
$32SephoraSephora
Costs $18.01 more

Your shade $13.99 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.