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THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation MD1OLIVE dupes and alternatives about-face

Medium tan · Olive 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: Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Skin Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 Golden 3

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

Your shade
about-face
MD1OLIVEChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Bobbi Brown
Golden 3
Depth and undertone: Medium · Olive · warm olive
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
97
Undertone
90
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $24 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation 26 Medium 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
MD1OLIVEChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Well People
26 Medium Warm
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
80
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Low confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$30TargetTarget
Costs $5 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. #3 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NO 10
    Shade match 92
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame olive undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: Olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Moorea
    Shade match 83
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: MD2.3 - medium-deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Glossier

    Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 1
    Shade match 86
    $34SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Same olive undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    0

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: olive undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Tahoe
    Shade match 76
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than olive undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than olive undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: MD2 - Medium-deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Pixi

    On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick

    Chai
    Shade match 86
    $15.40$22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$9.60 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Westman Atelier

    Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides

    Atelier T4
    Shade match 87
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $44 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: tan neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · RMS Beauty

    ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation

    66
    Shade match 83
    $59Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $34 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: golden sienna

    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 MD1OLIVE (Medium tan · Olive undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Praline 6.3 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Praline 6.3 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Olive · neutral olive undertone

    $31

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

    3N47

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N47

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

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    16O

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 16O

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Olive undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 3

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

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Tan Neutral

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Tan Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $8

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

    144

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

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $12.99

    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

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Skin Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 in Golden 3, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in MD1OLIVE. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMD1OLIVEClosest shade matchGolden 3Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour94#c58b49#c58f53Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium tanMediumCloseDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone90OliveOlive · warm oliveClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared61
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight 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-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 overall92
Skin type92Combination, dry, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Vitamin Enriched Skin Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 in Golden 3.

Same or better

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

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Baseno siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (limonene)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone none vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 26 Medium Warm, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in MD1OLIVE. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMD1OLIVEClosest overall alternative26 Medium WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall80
Colournot comparable#c58b49No swatchNot comparedNo swatch colour on one side
Depth88Medium tanMediumCloseDepth difference: 5.0
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65OliveWarmSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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 · 2 of 5 compared100
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 80/100Low 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 Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 26 Medium Warm.

Same or better

  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Slightly warmer undertone

Not compared

  • Colour not compared: swatch data missing

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Baseno siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth unknown-based; silicone none vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Skin Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 Golden 3

Best price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $24 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation 26 Medium Warm

Best price
$30TargetTarget
Costs $5 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

TargetView at Target

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.