The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 004 dupes and alternatives Basma
4.5 (686)·Very deep · Cool 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· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly lighter· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
79
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
Matches: Same natural finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
73
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · 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
The closest shade to Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 004 (Very deep · Cool 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
Monika Blunder Beauty Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer in Shade: 8 - ACHT, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 004. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade004Closest shade matchShade: 8 - ACHTHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour60%80#7d382d#763421Close colourColour difference 3.6 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared82
Finish35%56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared74
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 overall50
Skin type100%50Normal, dry, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 82/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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.
Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 42 Deep Cool, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 004. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade004Closest overall alternative42 Deep CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall82
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 85/100Shade match 82/100High 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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