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: 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 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 match works
Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick in 80, 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 match80How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour60%76#7d382d#6b352cClose colourColour difference 4.2 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared78
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%—not comparableFullNot listedNot comparedCoverage not listed for one product
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 compared40
Longevity30%40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Normal, dry, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 74/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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.
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