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THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation M2COOL dupes and alternatives about-face

Light medium · 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 matchClosest overall alternative: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3C3 Sandbar

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
about-face
M2COOLChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Estée Lauder
3C3 Sandbar
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
68
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $27 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 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    22 Medium Cool
    Shade match 91
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    69

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: cool rose

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    35 Medium Cool
    Shade match 77
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (68%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    4C1 Outdoor Beige
    Shade match 91
    $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
    91
    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: medium tan with cool rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation

    325C
    Shade match 85
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $28 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    46

    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: medium with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    3C2 Pebble
    Shade match 85
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $27 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    75

    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: medium with cool rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    4C3 Softan
    Shade match 85
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $27 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with cool rosy-beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    3N1 Ivory Beige
    Shade match 81
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $27 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims transfer resistanceBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    3N2 Wheat
    Shade match 81
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $27 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims transfer resistanceBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral subtle golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    3C1 Dusk
    Shade match 79
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $27 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool rosy-peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    4C2 Auburn
    Shade match 79
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $27 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with cool red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick

    45 Sable Beige N
    Shade match 70
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep skin with neutral/peachy 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 M2COOL (Light medium · Cool · pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Apricot 5.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Apricot 5.5

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    035 Deep

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 035 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Light medium

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Sand Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Sand Beige

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Toffee

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Toffee

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

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

    320

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 320

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4C1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4C1

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $34

    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 match works

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 3C3 Sandbar, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in M2COOL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeM2COOLClosest match3C3 SandbarScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#f5a07c#f5a580Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as 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 · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity70Long-wearing36-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 36-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall75
Skin type75Combination, dry, normal, oilyDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade 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 Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 3C3 Sandbar.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for normal skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. 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 3C3 Sandbar

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $27 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.