The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 21 dupes and alternatives Basma
4.5 (686)·Light medium · Olive · warm olive 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: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: Medium with Peachy Undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
90
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: Medium with Peachy Undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: for medium skin with warm peach undertones
The closest shade to Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 21 (Light medium · Olive · warm olive 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
NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in VANUATU, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 21. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade21Closest shade matchVANUATUHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%96#e0ac7e#dea877Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity30%70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-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, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 455 Natural Buff, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 21. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade21Closest overall alternative455 Natural BuffHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%98#e0ac7e#e2af82Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Overall match 87/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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.
32 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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