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THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation RD3COOL dupes and alternatives about-face

Rich deep · Cool · blue 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: Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation Cool Cocoa

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
73out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
79
Finish (Finish & visual result)
61
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Shade match
79out of 100
Colour
64
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
$13.03 less (52%)

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 64
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourFull rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    64
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    92

    Visibly different colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deepest cool with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 65
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Both claim a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNeutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    65
    Finish & visual result
    75
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    92

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: rich brown skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 60
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNeutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    60
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    46

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: ultra deep with deep-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Drunk Elephant

    Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation

    Rich 25C
    Shade match 60
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

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

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    60
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    75

    Visibly different colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Very Rich with Cool Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 59
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7.01 less (28%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)Both claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourRadiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    59
    Finish & visual result
    75
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    92

    Visibly different colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW65
    Shade match 74
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims transfer resistanceClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    50

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: very rich with red 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 RD3COOL (Rich deep · Cool · blue undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    63N espresso neutral

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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $32

  2. 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

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

    Ganache

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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    30NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 30NC

    • Nearest in this range
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $30

  5. 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

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

    9N

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

    • Nearest in this range
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

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

Why the closest match works

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation in Cool Cocoa, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in RD3COOL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeRD3COOLClosest matchCool CocoaScore
Shade match55% of overall79
Colour64#280a02#3a1216Slight colour differenceColour difference 5.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Cool · blueCoolClosefrom 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 · 2 of 5 compared80
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Combination, dry, normal, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 73/100Shade match 79/100Medium 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 Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation in Cool Cocoa.

Same or better

  • $13.03 less
  • Same cool undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest 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

Where to buy Cool Cocoa

Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
$13.03 less (52%)

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

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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.