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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%).

Closest shade match: Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick Chai

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

Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
83
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$15.40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9.60 less (38%)

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

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%.

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
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $24 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 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTargetCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

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

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · 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

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  3. #5 · 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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  4. #6 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Cinnamon 440G
    Shade match 83
    $37SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

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

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

    Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Tan skin with a golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NO 10
    Shade match 84
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. 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

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  7. #9 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    488 Caramel
    Shade match 87
    $14.97WalmartWalmart$10.03 less (40%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 89
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · 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

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  10. Shade match 76
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: tan with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. 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

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  12. #14 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    487 Warm Almond
    Shade match 86
    $14.97WalmartWalmart$10.03 less (40%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Well People

    Supernatural Complexion Stick

    30 Medium Tan Warm
    Shade match 84
    $18.20$26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$6.80 less (27%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 79
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim long-wearingAdds SPF 50

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

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

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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

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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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

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

Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick in Chai, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in MD1WARM. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMD1WARMClosest shade matchChaiScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour83#d7873f#cb8a4aClose colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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 compared40
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
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 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 Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick in Chai.

Same or better

  • $9.60 less
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Baseno siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs none

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick Chai

Best price
$15.40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9.60 less (38%)

Your shade $25 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

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.