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THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation MD1WARM dupes and alternatives about-face

Medium · 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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Only showing matches with medium coverage, without talc or alcohol denat.

Closest shade match: Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Tan Warm

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

Your shade
about-face
MD1WARMChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Tan Warm
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
89out of 100
Colour
81
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9 less (36%)

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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Closest overall alternative: m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation Tan 190 G

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

Your shade
about-face
MD1WARMChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
m.ph by Mary Phillips
Tan 190 G
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $24 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. #3 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Medium 170 G
    Shade match 84
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for oily skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Moorea
    Shade match 88
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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 · Make Up For Ever

    Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation

    342N Calico
    Shade match 80
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for medium to tan skin with golden neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Lagos
    Shade match 78
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    10 Warm
    Shade match 88
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $27 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishContains drying alcohol

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

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: tan with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #8 · Make Up For Ever

    Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation

    340N Myrrh
    Shade match 77
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for medium to tan skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. #9 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    11 Warm
    Shade match 87
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $27 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than natural finishContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan with warm 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 MD1WARM (Medium · Warm · yellow 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

    Maple 8.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Maple 8.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

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

    NC44

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC44

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

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

    17W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 17W

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    3Y52

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3Y52

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. 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
  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Brittle 6.5 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Brittle 6.5 Golden

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

    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 shade match works

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Tan Warm, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in MD1WARM. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMD1WARMClosest shade matchTan WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour81#d7873f#cf8a53Close colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall76
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 overall92
Skin type92Combination, dry, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Tan Warm.

Same or better

  • $9 less
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No long-wear claim

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation in Tan 190 G, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in MD1WARM. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMD1WARMClosest overall alternativeTan 190 GScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour79#d7873f#d08650Close colourColour difference 3.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 compared82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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 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, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation in Tan 190 G.

Same or better

  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Closest shade match

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Tan Warm

Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9 less (36%)

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation Tan 190 G

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $24 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.