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True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W5.5 Warm Medium dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Medium light · 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%).

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Closest shade match: Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 44H Tan Honey

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
W5.5 Warm MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Tarte
44H Tan Honey
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $28.01 more

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Aran SF.6.5

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
W5.5 Warm MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
ILIA
Aran SF.6.5
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$56SephoraSephora
Costs $42.01 more

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Maraca SF9
    Shade match 91
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $42.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NN 6
    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: Neutral 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: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Light rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: Neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Patrick Ta

    Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation

    14 Golden
    Shade match 98
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $44.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    31 Medium Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.99 less (43%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Lawless

    Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation

    15T
    Shade match 92
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $33.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/normal skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: tan with neutral-golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum

    Neutral Rich
    Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $25.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNot marketed for combination/normal skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 30% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Not marketed for combination/normal skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep complexion with neutral peach undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 80 Tawnied Beige
    Shade match 92
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $25.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Hourglass

    Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30

    12
    Shade match 96
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $46.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Hourglass

    Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30

    16
    Shade match 94
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $46.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation

    Warm Nude
    Shade match 87
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $34.01 more

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · ILIA

    Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

    Porto Ferro ST10
    Shade match 97
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $34.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  12. #14 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC35
    Shade match 99
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $25.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · 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: medium with peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W5.5 Warm Medium (Medium light · 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

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

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  1. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

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  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    3W1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 3W1

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11.5 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 11.5 Tan

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $36

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  4. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    10W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 10W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

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

    5.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

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  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.3 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.3 N

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 44H Tan Honey, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W5.5 Warm Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeW5.5 Warm MediumClosest shade match44H Tan HoneyScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#da996c#d8996dLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedTanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall52
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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed12-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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 76/100Shade 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 Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 44H Tan Honey.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-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
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Aran SF.6.5, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W5.5 Warm Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeW5.5 Warm MediumClosest overall alternativeAran SF.6.5Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour96#da996c#db9c6dLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85WarmNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 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 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Aran SF.6.5.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 44H Tan Honey

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $28.01 more

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Aran SF.6.5

Best price
$56SephoraSephora
Costs $42.01 more

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.