The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 003 dupes and alternatives Basma
4.5 (686)·Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink 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 neutral undertone· Same full coverage· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Slightly lighter· Matte rather than natural finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim long-wearing· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Slightly deeper· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
68
Finish & visual result
88
Wear & performance
85
Skin suitability
50
Slight colour difference · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: very deep skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)· Both claim a skin-like finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly lighter· Radiant rather than natural finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Claims a blurring effect· Both claim long-wearing· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
77
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
85
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
73
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
85
Skin suitability
60
Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same full coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural matte rather than natural finish· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
76
Finish & visual result
71
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
84
Slight colour difference · Natural matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: dark neutral with rosy undertones
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same full coverage· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly lighter· Matte rather than natural finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
77
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)· Same natural finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly lighter· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
76
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
28
Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/oily skin
Retailer shade note: Extra deep with cool undertones
The closest shade to Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 003 (Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink 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 shade match works
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 8C1 Rich Java, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 003. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade003Closest shade match8C1 Rich JavaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%92#7d382d#863a2eVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared61
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (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 · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity30%70Long-wearing36-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 36-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, dry, oilyDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for dry/oily skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 91/100High 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.
Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 42 Deep Cool, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 003. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade003Closest overall alternative42 Deep CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall78
Colour60%71#7d382d#7a4638Close colourColour difference 4.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%91Very deepDeepCloseDepth difference: 4.2
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 83/100Shade match 78/100High 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.
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