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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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW65

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
about-face
RD3COOLChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool · blue
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW65
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
67out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
74
Finish (Finish & visual result)
61
Wear (Wear & performance)
58
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Shade match
74out of 100
Colour
56
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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. #2 · Saie

    Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundation

    36
    Shade match 69
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNo long-wear claimNot marketed for oily skin

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

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · 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 63
    $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
    63
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    75

    Visibly different colour · 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. #4 · Make Up For Ever

    Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation

    480N Obsidian
    Shade match 63
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 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
    63
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · 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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  4. #5 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Deep Rich 350 N
    Shade match 57
    $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
    57
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    75

    Visibly different colour · 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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  5. #6 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation

    Deep Cool
    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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  6. #7 · Lawless

    Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation

    33D
    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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  7. #8 · 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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  8. #9 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    596N
    Shade match 52
    $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
    52
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    75

    Visibly different colour · 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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  9. #10 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    590 Deep
    Shade match 54
    $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
    54
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    46

    Visibly different colour · 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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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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Why the closest match works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW65, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in RD3COOL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeRD3COOLClosest matchNW65Score
Shade match55% of overall74
Colour56#280a02#3a2018Slight colour differenceColour difference 6.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionRich deepRich deepBoth described as rich deepThe retailers describe the same depth
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 overall58
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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 67/100Shade match 74/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW65.

Same or better

  • Same cool undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Visible colour difference
  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for combination/dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Baseno siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy NW65

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.