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True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W6.5 Warm Medium dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Light medium · 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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Only showing matches with medium coverage, vegan, without fragrance.

  • 18 matches have no vegan claim listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Tarte Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint 33S Medium Sand

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
W6.5 Warm MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Tarte
33S Medium Sand
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
86
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $28.01 more

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

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Closest overall alternative: Westman Atelier Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick Atelier V

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
W6.5 Warm MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Westman Atelier
Atelier V
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
50
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$68SephoraSephora
Costs $54.01 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 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    LM2OLIVE
    Shade match 86
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $11.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light medium with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    LM2NEUTRAL
    Shade match 84
    $17.50$25Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    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 medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    22 Light Warm
    Shade match 90
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.99 less (43%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Westman Atelier

    Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick

    Atelier VI
    Shade match 81
    $68SephoraSephoraCosts $54.01 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for oily/sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Medium neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    24 Light Warm
    Shade match 88
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.99 less (43%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

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

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · MERIT

    The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick

    Cream
    Shade match 88
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $24.01 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very fair (warm)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Medium 14
    Shade match 89
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $25.51 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    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: warm undertone golden

    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 W6.5 Warm Medium (Light medium · 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

    • Nearest in this range
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $16.99

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Closest concealers

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

    2Y20

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2Y20

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Granola 4.5 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Granola 4.5 Golden

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    10 Light Golden

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 10 Light Golden

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 3

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

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

    3

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

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2 Warm Olive

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $42

    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 Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint in 33S Medium Sand, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W6.5 Warm Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeW6.5 Warm MediumClosest shade match33S Medium SandScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour86#d6b17e#dbaf70Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 listed16-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 77/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint in 33S Medium Sand.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 16-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Westman Atelier Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick in Atelier V, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W6.5 Warm Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeW6.5 Warm MediumClosest overall alternativeAtelier VScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour81#d6b17e#d5b58fClose colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom 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 · none of 5 comparable50
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 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 Westman Atelier Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick in Atelier V.

Same or better

  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint 33S Medium Sand

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $28.01 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Westman Atelier Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick Atelier V

Best price
$68SephoraSephora
Costs $54.01 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.