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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: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC35

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
MAC Cosmetics
NC35
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $25.01 more

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 490 Golden Amber

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
L'Oréal Paris
490 Golden Amber
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

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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 · Tarte

    Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20

    44H Tan Honey
    Shade match 95
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $28.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims 12-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · 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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  3. #5 · 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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  4. #6 · 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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  5. #7 · 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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  6. #8 · 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

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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Closest concealers

  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC35, 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 matchNC35Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#da996c#db986cLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared54
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall40
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
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, oilyBoth marketed for 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC35.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 26%. 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 listedSPF 15
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 490 Golden Amber, 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 alternative490 Golden AmberScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#da996c#d29769Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMediumCloseDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull 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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed32-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 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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 490 Golden Amber.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims 32-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC35

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $25.01 more

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 490 Golden Amber

Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView 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.