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The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 20 dupes and alternatives Basma

Light medium · Warm · golden 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%).

Closest shade match: Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 29N Light-Medium Neutral

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

Your shade
Basma
20Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Tarte
29N Light-Medium Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
88out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
97
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation 16 Light Neutral

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

Your shade
Basma
20Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Well People
16 Light Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
80
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
85
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Best price
$30TargetTarget
$10 less (25%)

Your shade $40 at Sephora

More matches

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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 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$10 less (25%)

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    250 Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 68
    $30TargetTarget$10 less (25%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    68
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. Shade match 40
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Described as light, yours as tanSlightly cooler undertoneRadiant rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as light, yours as tan · Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with cool pink undertones

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as light, yours as tan

    View match
  5. #7 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Butter Pecan 330N
    Shade match 40
    $37SephoraSephora$3 less (8%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Described as medium, yours as tanNeutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as medium, yours as tan · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: Medium skin with a neutral undertone

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as medium, yours as tan

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  6. #8 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Apple Pie 255B
    Shade match 40
    $37SephoraSephora$3 less (8%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

    Differences: Described as light medium, yours as tanBuildable rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as light medium, yours as tan · Buildable rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: Light-Medium skin with a pinky-beige undertone

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as light medium, yours as tan

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  7. #9 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Latte 300N
    Shade match 40
    $37SephoraSephora$3 less (8%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Described as light medium, yours as tanNeutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as light medium, yours as tan · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: Light-Medium skin with a neutral undertone

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as light medium, yours as tan

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 20 (Light medium · Warm · golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Medium Warm

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Medium Warm

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.8 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.8 W

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    36S medium-tan sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 36S medium-tan sand

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  4. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    030 Honey

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 030 Honey

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $10.99

  5. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Warm Nude

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Warm Nude

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  6. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    330

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 330

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $30

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

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 29N Light-Medium Neutral, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade20Closest shade match29N Light-Medium NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour96#ecaf87#eeb389Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65Warm · goldenNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 3 of 5 compared70
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
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 29N Light-Medium Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 16 Light Neutral, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade20Closest overall alternative16 Light NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall80
Colournot comparable#ecaf87No swatchNot comparedNo swatch colour on one side
Depth91Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 4.2
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65Warm · goldenNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared85
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 stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, dry, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 80/100Low 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 Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 16 Light Neutral.

Same or better

  • $10 less
  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • Does not claim colour stability

Not compared

  • Colour not compared: swatch data missing

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 29N Light-Medium Neutral

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation 16 Light Neutral

Best price
$30TargetTarget
$10 less (25%)

Your shade $40 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.