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THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation RD2COOL dupes and alternatives about-face

Rich deep · Cool 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 matchClosest overall alternative: Hung Vanngo Beauty Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation 36

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Shade match
86out of 100
Colour
91
Depth
100
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$46SephoraSephora
Costs $21 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 82
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No long-wear claimNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    69

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: rich skin tones with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Deep Rich 340 C
    Shade match 75
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNot marketed for oily skinContains drying alcohol

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

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep rich with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 77
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool 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): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: rich - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    48 Deep Cool
    Shade match 83
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    69

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: cool blue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 74
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    50

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: rich with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Make Up For Ever

    Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation

    480N Obsidian
    Shade match 69
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Very Deep Cool
    Shade match 77
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$9 less (36%)

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

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourMatte rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    92

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Matte rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Deep Rich 350 N
    Shade match 61
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

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

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNeutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    61
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep rich with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Deep Rich 330 N
    Shade match 60
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

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

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNeutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    60
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep rich with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 70
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    46

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Extra deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 64
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $27 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNeutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    64
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    46

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    61N Espresso Neutral
    Shade match 73
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourMatte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Truffle DPP4
    Shade match 67
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    67
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    92

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: rich brown with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 59
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

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

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNeutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    59
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for rich deep skintones with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 67
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNeutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    67
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    92

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: rich 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 RD2COOL (Rich deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Ganache

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Ganache

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    28C

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 28C

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $30

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

    NW65

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW65

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $30

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

    9N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 9N

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    63N espresso neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 63N espresso neutral

    • Nearest in this range
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $32

  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    • Nearest in this range
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $31

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Hung Vanngo Beauty Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in 36, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in RD2COOL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeRD2COOLClosest match36Score
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour91#3a0f04#3c0902Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionRich deepRich deepBoth described as rich deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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 overall75
Skin type75Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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.

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To Hung Vanngo Beauty Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in 36.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Baseno siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy 36

Best price
$46SephoraSephora
Costs $21 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.