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THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation LM1NEUTRAL dupes and alternatives about-face

Light · Neutral 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 oily skin, with medium coverage, without talc or alcohol denat.

Closest shade match: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Warm Sand (NW-032)

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

Your shade
about-face
LM1NEUTRALChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Bobbi Brown
Neutral Warm Sand (NW-032)
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
89out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
97
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $33 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 11W Excellence

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

Your shade
about-face
LM1NEUTRALChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Benefit Cosmetics
11W Excellence
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$47SephoraSephora
Costs $22 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 · Tarte

    Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint

    27S Light-Medium Sand
    Shade match 84
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tarte

    Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint

    20S Light Sand
    Shade match 84
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: light skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · RMS Beauty

    ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation

    33
    Shade match 79
    $59Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $34 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: warm beige

    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 LM1NEUTRAL (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    1N14

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1N14

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    230N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 230N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Olive · neutral olive undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Light 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Light 2

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Coconut Flakes 2.7 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Coconut Flakes 2.7 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    122

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 122

    • Close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Cedar 3.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Cedar 3.5

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39

    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

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Warm Sand (NW-032), against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in LM1NEUTRAL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLM1NEUTRALClosest shade matchNeutral Warm Sand (NW-032)Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour88#e3c18f#e8c398Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom 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 · 4 of 5 compared72
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Warm Sand (NW-032).

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Baseno siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 11W Excellence, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in LM1NEUTRAL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLM1NEUTRALClosest overall alternative11W ExcellenceScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour93#e3c18f#e6c397Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65NeutralWarmSome differencefrom 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 compared80
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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 Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 11W Excellence.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Warm Sand (NW-032)

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $33 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 11W Excellence

Best price
$47SephoraSephora
Costs $22 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.