THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation D4COOL dupes and alternatives about-face
4.2 (812)·Rich 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%).
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.
Matches: Same natural finish· Both claim long-wearing· Adds SPF 50
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
92
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation D4COOL (Rich deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
ONE/SIZE Turn Up the Base Full Beat Waterproof Liquid Foundation in Dark Deep 65 NR, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in D4COOL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeD4COOLClosest shade matchDark Deep 65 NRHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour60%86#68290f#69301cVery close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared100
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall0
Skin type100%0Combination, dry, normal, oilySensitiveMarketed for different skin types
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.
Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 001, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in D4COOL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeD4COOLClosest overall alternative001How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall80
Colour60%81#68290f#642919Close colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Overall match 84/100Shade match 80/100Medium 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.
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.
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