THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation RD3COOL dupes and alternatives about-face
4.2 (812)·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%).
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.
Matches: Same cool undertone· Same natural finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Full rather than medium coverage· No 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
Matches: Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim long-wearing· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte 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
Matches: Same natural finish· Both claim a skin-like finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full 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
Matches: Same cool undertone· Same natural finish· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Full rather than medium coverage· Does 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
Matches: Same cool undertone· Claims transfer resistance· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Matte rather than natural finish· Full 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
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.
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 CocoaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall79
Colour60%64#280a02#3a1216Slight colour differenceColour difference 5.7 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared61
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared80
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Combination, 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.
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.