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THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation M3PEACH dupes and alternatives about-face

Medium · Warm · peach 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: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC42

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

Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 488 Caramel

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

The match
L'Oréal Paris
488 Caramel
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
83
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
63
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Best price
$14.97WalmartWalmart
$10.03 less (40%)

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. Shade match 75
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim long-wearingAdds SPF 50

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: warm to neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    28.8Y Medium
    Shade match 84
    $24SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    25

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC40
    Shade match 90
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims transfer resistanceClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden 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 M3PEACH (Medium · Warm · peach undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC42

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC42

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.5 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.5 W

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Topaz 7

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Topaz 7

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

  4. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Golden

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

  5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    143

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 143

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $12.99

  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC42, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in M3PEACH. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeM3PEACHClosest shade matchNC42Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour88#e68d54#da8e5cVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · peachWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared61
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall58
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 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 overall50
Skin type50Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC42.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for combination/dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Baseno siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 488 Caramel, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in M3PEACH. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeM3PEACHClosest overall alternative488 CaramelScore
Shade match55% of overall83
Colour79#e68d54#d68c52Close colourColour difference 3.7 (0 is identical)
Depth95MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 3.1
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Warm · peachNeutral · neutral goldenClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared63
Longevity70Long-wearing32-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 32-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 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 overall92
Skin type92Combination, dry, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 83/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 488 Caramel.

Same or better

  • $10.03 less
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Baseno siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapUnknown-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC42

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 488 Caramel

Best price
$14.97WalmartWalmart
$10.03 less (40%)

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

WalmartView at Walmart

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.