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THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation L1WARM dupes and alternatives about-face

Very fair · Warm · yellow 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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  • 13 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation 140

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

Your shade
about-face
L1WARMChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Fenty Beauty
140
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$44SephoraSephora
Costs $19 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Gobi

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

Your shade
about-face
L1WARMChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
NARS
Gobi
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $30 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum

    Light Medium Warm
    Shade match 95
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNot marketed for combination/normal skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    46

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Not marketed for combination/normal skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light to medium with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Deauville
    Shade match 87
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: L4 - Light with neutral undertones, and a light peach tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Lima
    Shade match 86
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: L3.25 - light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 69 Cardamom
    Shade match 94
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · 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: moderately fair, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    06O
    Shade match 87
    $24SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair with olive 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 L1WARM (Very fair · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Marron Glacé

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Marron Glacé

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    180

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 180

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $30

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

    NC11

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC11

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2WP Warm Peach

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2WP Warm Peach

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Very Light 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Very Light 4

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Nougatine

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Nougatine

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation in 140, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in L1WARM. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeL1WARMClosest shade match140Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#f8d2ab#f0cea9Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth96Very fairFairCloseDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · yellowSamefrom 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 compared68
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall75
Skin type75Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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 Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation in 140.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. 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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Gobi, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in L1WARM. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeL1WARMClosest overall alternativeGobiScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#f8d2ab#f7d7b0Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · yellowSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 overall · 2 of 5 compared100
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 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 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 NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Gobi.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Baseno siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone none vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation 140

Best price
$44SephoraSephora
Costs $19 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Gobi

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $30 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.