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THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation F2COOL dupes and alternatives about-face

Very fair · Cool · pink 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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Only showing matches made for normal skin, with medium coverage, without talc.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 3.5C

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
about-face
F2COOLChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Makeup By Mario
3.5C
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
86
Wear (Wear & performance)
85
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $23 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. #2 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Oslo
    Shade match 96
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: L1 - very light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    060 Fair
    Shade match 90
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $27 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for combination/oily skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    46

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Fair 1 Cool
    Shade match 89
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $16 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: fair cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    09P
    Shade match 89
    $24SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very light with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    5C Confident
    Shade match 90
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: light cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    040 Fair
    Shade match 86
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $27 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    46

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    4.5N
    Shade match 84
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Patrick Ta

    Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation

    2 Rosy
    Shade match 95
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $33 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Yulong
    Shade match 82
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: L1.5 - very light with neutral undertones, and a light pink tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · ILIA

    Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick

    2C Balsa
    Shade match 88
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    46

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Extra light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    CN 02 Breeze
    Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    CN 29 Bisque
    Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation F2COOL (Very fair · Cool · pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 2.6 C

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 2.6 C

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    001 Cool Ivory

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 001 Cool Ivory

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    095

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 095

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    100

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 100

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    8B porcelain beige

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 8B porcelain beige

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    340 Fawn

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 340 Fawn

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Why the closest match works

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 3.5C, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in F2COOL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeF2COOLClosest match3.5CScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#ffe0d5#fee2d6Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · pinkCoolClosefrom 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 compared85
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim 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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
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 92/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 3.5C.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Baseno siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy 3.5C

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $23 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.