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True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W6 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%).

Closest shade match: Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 17N Ultra

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

Closest overall alternative: ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Medium 110W

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

    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. Shade match 84
    $68SephoraSephoraCosts $54.01 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for oily/sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Medium warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    LM2NEUTRAL
    Shade match 79
    $17.50$25Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3.51 more

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    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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  4. #6 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    22 Light Warm
    Shade match 85
    $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
    85
    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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  5. Shade match 77
    $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
    77
    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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  6. Shade match 85
    $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
    85
    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 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    235 Medium Light
    Shade match 80
    $14.99TargetTargetCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    24 Light Warm
    Shade match 83
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.99 less (43%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · 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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  9. Shade match 84
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Medium 14
    Shade match 84
    $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
    84
    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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  11. Shade match 76
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $27.01 more

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

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: medium olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    7 Warm
    Shade match 85
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $38.01 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 80
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 more

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

    Differences: Slightly deeperOlive rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Olive rather than warm undertone · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium tan

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    8 Warm
    Shade match 85
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $38.01 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm golden undertones

    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 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

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

  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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    320 Bisque W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 320 Bisque W

    • Close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  6. 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

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

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 17N Ultra, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W6 Warm Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeW6 Warm MediumClosest shade match17N UltraScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour93#d3af79#d3b182Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65WarmOlive · neutral oliveSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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 listed24-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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 17N Ultra.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Olive rather than warm undertone
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 37%. 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 listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation in Medium 110W, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W6 Warm Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeW6 Warm MediumClosest overall alternativeMedium 110WScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour74#d3af79#d4ae87Close colourColour difference 4.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo 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 · 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
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 82/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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 ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation in Medium 110W.

Same or better

  • $1.99 less
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 20%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 17N Ultra

Best price
$47SephoraSephora
Costs $33.01 more

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative

ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Medium 110W

Best price
$12Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1.99 less (14%)

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.