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THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation RD3NEUTRAL 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%).

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Closest shade match: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 7N1 Java

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

Your shade
about-face
RD3NEUTRALChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Laura Mercier
7N1 Java
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
82out of 100
Colour
70
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $29 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 480N Obsidian

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

Your shade
about-face
RD3NEUTRALChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
480N Obsidian
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
82
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $24 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. #3 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Deep Rich 330 N
    Shade match 76
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    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 neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Deep Rich 350 N
    Shade match 75
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Same neutral 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 neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    580 Deep
    Shade match 81
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $27 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for combination/oily skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    46

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  4. #6 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Deep Rich 340 C
    Shade match 73
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for oily skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep rich with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Saie

    Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundation

    36
    Shade match 78
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo long-wear claimNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    69

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · 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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  6. #8 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    596N
    Shade match 75
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    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 · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for rich deep skintones with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Make Up For Ever

    Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation

    479N Onyx
    Shade match 74
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    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 · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for very deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    16.5
    Shade match 77
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $35 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    92

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    48 Deep Cool
    Shade match 82
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    69

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: cool blue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation

    Sable
    Shade match 72
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    50

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · 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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  11. #13 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation

    Ganache
    Shade match 73
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

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

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourMatte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: richest with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation RD3NEUTRAL (Rich deep · Neutral 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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. 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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    29N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 29N

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    190

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 190

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    7N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 7N1

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. 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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 7N1 Java, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in RD3NEUTRAL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeRD3NEUTRALClosest shade match7N1 JavaScore
Shade match55% of overall82
Colour70#3e1408#501b0aClose colourColour difference 4.9 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionRich deepRich deepBoth described as rich deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 overall92
Skin type92Combination, dry, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 82/100Medium 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 7N1 Java.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Baseno siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth unknown-based; silicone none vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 480N Obsidian, against about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in RD3NEUTRAL. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeRD3NEUTRALClosest overall alternative480N ObsidianScore
Shade match55% of overall82
Colour70#3e1408#351703Close colourColour difference 5.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionRich deepRich deepBoth described as rich deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 84/100Shade match 82/100Medium 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 Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 480N Obsidian.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Baseno siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 7N1 Java

Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $29 more

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 480N Obsidian

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $24 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.