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The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 23 dupes and alternatives Basma

Light · 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%).

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Closest shade match: L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation Rosy Light

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

Your shade
Basma
23Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
Rosy Light
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
86out of 100
Colour
77
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22.01 less (55%)

Your shade $40 at Sephora · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation M2COOL

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

Your shade
Basma
23Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
about-face
M2COOL
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
81
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
85
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15 less (38%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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

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

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

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

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · 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: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    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: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Ogee

    Multi-Use Sculpted Foundation and Concealer Stick

    Ginkgo 5.00 N
    Shade match 80
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · LIXR Beauty

    Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick

    Praline 4N
    Shade match 76
    $36SephoraSephora$4 less (10%)

    Matches: Both claim a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: medium - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    Porto
    Shade match 84
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: M3.25 - medium with cool undertones, and a rosy tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    27B Light-Medium Beige
    Shade match 74
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 23 (Light · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Toffee

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Toffee

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

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

    270

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 270

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Sand Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Sand Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    30.5 Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 30.5 Tan

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Vanilla

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Vanilla

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.3 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.3 N

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation in Rosy Light, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 23. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade23Closest shade matchRosy LightScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour77#f9b193#e7b196Close colourColour difference 4.0 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared47
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage40FullLightDifferentLight 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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 71/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation in Rosy Light.

Same or better

  • $22.01 less
  • Same cool undertone
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Light rather than full coverage
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth oil-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in M2COOL, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 23. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade23Closest overall alternativeM2COOLScore
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour74#f9b193#f5a07cClose colourColour difference 4.5 (0 is identical)
Depth82LightLight mediumSome differenceDepth difference: 6.8
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium 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 81/100Medium 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 about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation in M2COOL.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly deeper
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. 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
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation Rosy Light

Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22.01 less (55%)

Your shade $40 at Sephora · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

about-face THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation M2COOL

Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15 less (38%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.