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THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation MD3WARM dupes and alternatives about-face

Deep tan · 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: Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Tan To Dark Warm

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

The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Tan To Dark Warm
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9 less (36%)

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation Tan 240 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 240 G
Depth and undertone: Deep · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
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

More matches

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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. Shade match 94
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: honey

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 89
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Marquises
    Shade match 85
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: MD5 - medium-deep to deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Palladio Beauty

    Build + Blend Foundation Stick

    Amber Glow
    Shade match 77
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$10.01 less (40%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    30Y
    Shade match 86
    $24SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    82
    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: very tan with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 84
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: mid medium - neutral, slightly cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation

    Praline
    Shade match 91
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Tan 250 O
    Shade match 78
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for oily skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: tan with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 79
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $21 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
    79
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: mid medium to deep - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    430 Rio
    Shade match 86
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    92

    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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  11. Shade match 75
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $21 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
    75
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 74
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperOlive rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: dark medium - neutral, slightly olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    350 Somalia
    Shade match 81
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · 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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  14. #16 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    415 Mombasa
    Shade match 78
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · 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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  15. #17 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    N8 Neutral Medium Deep
    Shade match 74
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11.01 less (44%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than warm undertoneNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. Shade match 77
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with 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 MD3WARM (Deep tan · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Chocolat

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $36

  2. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    147.5

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 147.5

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  3. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    495 Suede W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 495 Suede W

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  4. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N9

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N9

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  5. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    5W1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 5W1

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $34

  6. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4W

    • Slight colour difference
    • Tan · Warm · yellow 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

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Tan To Dark Warm, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in MD3WARM. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMD3WARMClosest shade matchTan To Dark WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#af5f22#b0622aLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth98Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 1.3
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 86/100Shade 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Tan To Dark Warm.

Same or better

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

Different

  • 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

Why the closest overall alternative works

m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation in Tan 240 G, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in MD3WARM. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMD3WARMClosest overall alternativeTan 240 GScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour83#af5f22#a45917Close colourColour difference 3.3 (0 is identical)
Depth91Deep tanDeepCloseDepth difference: 4.3
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 90/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 240 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
  • Runs slightly deeper
  • 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

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Tan To Dark Warm

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

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation Tan 240 G

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $24 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

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.