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True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W9.5 Warm Deep dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Deep tan · 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: Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 30

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

Closest overall alternative: ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Deep Dark 185W

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. Shade match 95
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $27.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: dark warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 95
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $27.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: tan dark warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    13
    Shade match 97
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $46.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 30% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 95
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $39.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/oily skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep with warm deep golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Doll 10

    Doll Skin Genius Serum Skin Tint

    Tan/Deep
    Shade match 96
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $32.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Tan with strong golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 93
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very 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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  7. Shade match 93
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $39.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/oily skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 92
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 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
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very 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 neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    6N Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $46.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: dark skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $35.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 85
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $27.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: dark neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 92
    $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
    92
    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: dark warm skin with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $25.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    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: deep complexion with warm golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 90
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 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
    90
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very 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 neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    13.2
    Shade match 91
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $55.01 more

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

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for combination/sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep, neutral golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    5N Neutral
    Shade match 85
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $46.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. Shade match 88
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $25.51 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral skin with subtle red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. Shade match 87
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    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 W9.5 Warm Deep (Deep tan · 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

    C10

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C10

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $16.99

Closest concealers

  1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    6W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 6W

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

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

    495 Suede W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 495 Suede W

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  3. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Dark 5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Dark 5W

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    49W tan-deep warm

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 49W tan-deep warm

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $32

  5. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    14.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 14.5 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

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

    10

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 10

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · 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

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 30, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W9.5 Warm Deep. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeW9.5 Warm DeepClosest shade match30Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#9e6540#9e633dLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte 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 · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome 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 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 79/100Shade 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 Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 30.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation in Deep Dark 185W, against L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W9.5 Warm Deep. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeW9.5 Warm DeepClosest overall alternativeDeep Dark 185WScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#9e6540#a46944Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 2.6
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 88/100Shade 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 ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation in Deep Dark 185W.

Same or better

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

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

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 30

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $26.01 more

Your shade $13.99 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative

ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Deep Dark 185W

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.