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THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation MD1NEUTRAL dupes and alternatives about-face

Medium tan · 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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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation Tan

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
about-face
MD1NEUTRALChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
IT Cosmetics
Tan
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $14 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. #2 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 79
    $30TargetTargetCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation

    Natural Beige
    Shade match 94
    $48Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $23 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    47S Tan-Deep Sand
    Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    D 32
    Shade match 88
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $21.90 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    WN 98 Cream Caramel
    Shade match 90
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    505 Caracas
    Shade match 90
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F12.5C
    Shade match 86
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11 less (44%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    Y 26.5
    Shade match 86
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $21.90 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    540 Giza
    Shade match 88
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F9.5NC
    Shade match 84
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11 less (44%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a warm red undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    Lagos
    Shade match 97
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $30 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: MD3.5 - medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    11 Warm
    Shade match 88
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $27 more

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: tan with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    34 Medium Deep Warm
    Shade match 89
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    69

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm olive

    High confidence· Digital match

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  14. #15 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation

    Medium Warm 3
    Shade match 87
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    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 MD1NEUTRAL (Medium tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4N1

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $34

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

    Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW40

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4N

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    144

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 144

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

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    18W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 18W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    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 match works

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Tan, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in MD1NEUTRAL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMD1NEUTRALClosest matchTanScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#cf844b#d28751Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
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 · 2 of 5 compared80
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall92
Skin type92Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Tan.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Adds SPF 50

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Baseno siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (limonene)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 50
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy Tan

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $14 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.