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Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation Pearl dupes and alternatives Too Faced

Light · Neutral 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: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 2N Affogato

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

The match
Laura Mercier
2N Affogato
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 250 Neutral

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

The match
L'Oréal Paris
250 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$29.01 less (59%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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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 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    140 Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$29.01 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    23N SAND
    Shade match 97
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (49%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    140 Medium Warm
    Shade match 87
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30.01 less (61%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    73
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    N5
    Shade match 98
    $39SephoraSephora$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    43

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: light rosy with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC18
    Shade match 98
    $39SephoraSephora$10 less (20%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: beige with neutral undertone with light skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation Pearl (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Light Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

Closest concealers

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC17

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC17

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    25.0 Medium Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.0 Medium Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

    2

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 2

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Sand

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Sand

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

  5. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    130N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 130N

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    380 Pecan

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 380 Pecan

    • Very close colour
    • Light

    $15.99

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

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 2N Affogato, against Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation in Pearl. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadePearlClosest shade match2N AffogatoScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#eab58f#eeb791Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall73
Longevity70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, dryCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 98/100High 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 2N Affogato.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 250 Neutral, against Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation in Pearl. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadePearlClosest overall alternative250 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#eab58f#e8b187Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionFairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall76
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall61
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, dryCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 96/100High 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 Cushion Foundation in 250 Neutral.

Same or better

  • $29.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. 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

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 2N Affogato

Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 250 Neutral

Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$29.01 less (59%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

How these matches are scored

30 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.