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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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Closest shade match: Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation 420 Havana

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
Juvia's Place
420 Havana
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
89out of 100
Colour
81
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1 less (4%)

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $8 at Amazon

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 488 Caramel

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
L'Oréal Paris
488 Caramel
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
63
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$14.97WalmartWalmart
$10.03 less (40%)

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 · 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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  2. #4 · LORAC

    PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation

    19
    Shade match 85
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $13 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with deep golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation

    Tan
    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

    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

Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation in 420 Havana, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in MD1WARM. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMD1WARMClosest shade match420 HavanaScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour81#d7873f#d6874fClose colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · peachClosefrom 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 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 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 Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation in 420 Havana.

Same or better

  • $1 less
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. 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

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 488 Caramel, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in MD1WARM. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMD1WARMClosest overall alternative488 CaramelScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour86#d7873f#d68c52Very close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Warm · yellowNeutral · neutral goldenClosecandidate undertone inferred
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 · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity70Long-wearing32-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 32-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 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 82/100Shade 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 488 Caramel.

Same or better

  • $10.03 less
  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Baseno siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapUnknown-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation 420 Havana

Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1 less (4%)

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $8 at Amazon

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 488 Caramel

Best price
$14.97WalmartWalmart
$10.03 less (40%)

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

WalmartView at Walmart

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.