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THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation M3WARM dupes and alternatives about-face

Medium light · 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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Closest shade match: Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 312

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

Your shade
about-face
M3WARMChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Maybelline
312
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
91
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1.51 less (9%)

Your shade $17.50 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Medium Deep 40 Warm

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

Your shade
about-face
M3WARMChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Medium Deep 40 Warm
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
75
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $27.50 more

Your shade $17.50 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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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 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    28Y Medium
    Shade match 94
    $24SephoraSephoraCosts $6.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    25

    Very 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

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  2. #4 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Deep Beige
    Shade match 94
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4.51 less (26%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    332
    Shade match 93
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1.51 less (9%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: warm 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 M3WARM (Medium light · Warm · yellow 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

    NC40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC40

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

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  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Topaz 7

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Topaz 7

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Walnut

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Walnut

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Olive undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 98 Cream Caramel

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 98 Cream Caramel

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2Y36

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2Y36

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    030 Honey

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 030 Honey

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 312, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in M3WARM. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeM3WARMClosest shade match312Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#e8a162#e4a16cVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom 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 overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity70Long-wearing30-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 30-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 overall92
Skin type92Combination, dry, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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 Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 312.

Same or better

  • $1.51 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Baseno siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Medium Deep 40 Warm, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in M3WARM. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeM3WARMClosest overall alternativeMedium Deep 40 WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour85#e8a162#da9b65Close colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Depth91Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 4.3
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared75
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
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
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 overall92
Skin type92Combination, dry, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Medium Deep 40 Warm.

Same or better

  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly deeper
  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Baseno siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 312

Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1.51 less (9%)

Your shade $17.50 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Medium Deep 40 Warm

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $27.50 more

Your shade $17.50 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.