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THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation D1NEUTRAL dupes and alternatives about-face

Deep · 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%).

Only showing matches made for sensitive skin, with medium coverage, without talc or alcohol denat.

  • 1 match has no skin type listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Dark Neutral

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

The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Dark Neutral
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9 less (36%)

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch BD101

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

Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
86
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Best price
$70Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $45 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

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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 93
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $45 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    345 Guinea
    Shade match 94
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 94
    $59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $34 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: deep mahogany

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 91
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $45 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    15 Neutral
    Shade match 93
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $27 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    300 Gabon
    Shade match 92
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 88
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $24 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claimNot marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep beige, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation D1NEUTRAL (Deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    24N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 24N

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    8 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 8 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

    NW50

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW50

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

    $30

  4. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    15 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 15 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    57N rich

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 57N rich

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $32

  6. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W10.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W10.5

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $16.99

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

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Dark Neutral, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in D1NEUTRAL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeD1NEUTRALClosest shade matchDark NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#904c26#904a1eVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall76
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall92
Skin type92Combination, dry, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Dark Neutral.

Same or better

  • $9 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No long-wear claim

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Baseno siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in BD101, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in D1NEUTRAL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeD1NEUTRALClosest overall alternativeBD101Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#904c26#8b502eVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall92
Skin type92Combination, dry, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in BD101.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No long-wear claim

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Baseno siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone none vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Dark Neutral

Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9 less (36%)

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch BD101

Best price
$70Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $45 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

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.