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THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation RD1NEUTRAL dupes and alternatives about-face

Rich deep · Neutral 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: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder Ebony - 390

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$18.99WalgreensWalgreens
$6.01 less (24%)

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Deep 65 Neutral

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

Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
75
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Best price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $20 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. Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $17 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/normal skin

    Retailer shade note: for very deep skin with bronze neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    02 Deep
    Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $17 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 91
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation RD1NEUTRAL (Rich deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    8N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 8N

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

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

    NW58

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW58

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  3. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    445 Espresso

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 445 Espresso

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep

    $15.99

  4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    175

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 175

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $12.99

  5. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    17.75 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 17.75 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    27W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 27W

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Warm undertone

    $30

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

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder in Ebony - 390, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in RD1NEUTRAL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeRD1NEUTRALClosest shade matchEbony - 390Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#592812#562812Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
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 · 4 of 5 compared61
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 83/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder in Ebony - 390.

Same or better

  • $6.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Baseno siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs powder-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Deep 65 Neutral, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in RD1NEUTRAL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeRD1NEUTRALClosest overall alternativeDeep 65 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour88#592812#532a18Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared75
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull 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 · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-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 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 85/100Shade 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 bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Deep 65 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Baseno siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder Ebony - 390

Best price
$18.99WalgreensWalgreens
$6.01 less (24%)

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

WalgreensView at Walgreens

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Deep 65 Neutral

Best price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $20 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.