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THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation LM1COOL dupes and alternatives about-face

Light · 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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Closest shade match: Essence Foundation Stick 170

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

Your shade
about-face
LM1COOLChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Essence
170
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$18.01 less (72%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Light+ Cool 180

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

Your shade
about-face
LM1COOLChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Kosas
Light+ Cool 180
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
95out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $20 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 · LIXR Beauty

    Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick

    Barley 3.5N
    Shade match 89
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light / medium - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    116C
    Shade match 94
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for light skintones with cool rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C3 Cool Light Medium
    Shade match 98
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11.01 less (44%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    126N
    Shade match 83
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for light skintones with neutral peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation

    320C
    Shade match 95
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $28 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    46

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light - medium with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Cool Beige (C-046)
    Shade match 96
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $33 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Light to medium, cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    1C1 Cool Bone
    Shade match 96
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $27 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: light with cool rosy-peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    R4
    Shade match 94
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo long-wear claimNot marketed for dry/normal/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    25

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light rosy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick

    260 Bisque N
    Shade match 87
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral/peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    1N2 Ecru
    Shade match 90
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $27 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick

    220 Buff N
    Shade match 86
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral/pinky undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  12. #14 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    160
    Shade match 94
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18.01 less (72%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light medium with rosy peach 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 LM1COOL (Light · Cool · pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3CR Cool Rosy

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3CR Cool Rosy

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    30.5 Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 30.5 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Honey

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Honey

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Honey

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Honey

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Taffy

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    220C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 220C

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $24

    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

Essence Foundation Stick in 170, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in LM1COOL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLM1COOLClosest shade match170Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e8b59a#e9b498Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Cool · pinkCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared68
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
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 compared40
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall92
Skin type92Combination, dry, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Essence Foundation Stick in 170.

Same or better

  • $18.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Baseno siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth unknown-based; silicone none vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Light+ Cool 180, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in LM1COOL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLM1COOLClosest overall alternativeLight+ Cool 180Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#e8b59a#e9b89aVery close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · pinkCool · pinkSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall91
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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 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 95/100Shade 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 Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Light+ Cool 180.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Baseno siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapBoth unknown-based; silicone none vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Essence Foundation Stick 170

Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$18.01 less (72%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Light+ Cool 180

Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $20 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.