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THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation D2COOL dupes and alternatives about-face

Very deep · Cool 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 matchClosest overall alternative: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 35P

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
86
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$1 less (4%)

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 90
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 86
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Deep Cool
    Shade match 96
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$9 less (36%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 85
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral to golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 79
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for deep skintones with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 83
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 83
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: neutral to warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · J.Cat Beauty

    Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation

    Royal Bonbon
    Shade match 87
    $3.89$5.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$21.11 less (84%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Mali - Dark 6
    Shade match 87
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: D6 - very deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 85
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 87
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $33 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: dark skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 79
    $48Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $23 more

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim long-wearingClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: Deep - Neutral with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Namibia
    Shade match 75
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: D4 - deep with warm undertones, and a red tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #15 · Sephora Collection

    Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation

    80 Sienna
    Shade match 88
    $22SephoraSephora$3 less (12%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: deep/dark with red 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 D2COOL (Very deep · Cool 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

    25C

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 25C

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $30

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

    Spiced Rum

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Spiced Rum

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Anise 11.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Anise 11.5

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Dark/Deep 5.5C

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Dark/Deep 5.5C

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool · pink undertone

    $31

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

    4R76

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4R76

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $35

  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 9.5 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 9.5 N

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 35P, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in D2COOL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeD2COOLClosest match35PScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#7c3a1f#813e23Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth96Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
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 · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall75
Skin type75Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 90/100Shade 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

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To Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 35P.

Same or better

  • $1 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Baseno siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone none vs none

Where to buy 35P

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$1 less (4%)

Your shade $25 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.