The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 26 dupes and alternatives Basma
4.5 (686)·Light · Warm 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 natural finish· Both claim a skin-like finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Olive rather than warm undertone· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Olive rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: Medium-tan with warm olive undertones
Matches: Same natural finish· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Light rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Light rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims transfer resistance· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
61
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin
Retailer shade note: medium with cool rosy-peach undertones
Matches: Same natural finish· Same full coverage· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Slightly deeper· Slightly cooler undertone· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
64
Finish & visual result
86
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
$14.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$25.01 less (63%)4.3 (32,897)
Matches: Same full coverage· Claims a blurring effect· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly lighter· Matte rather than natural finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
74
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
67
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin
Matches: Both claim a skin-like finish· Claims a blurring effect· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly deeper· Slightly cooler undertone· Matte rather than natural finish
Score details
Shade match
68
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
56
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry skin
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
77
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/dry/oily skin
Matches: Same full coverage· Claims a blurring effect· Adds SPF 40
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Matte rather than natural finish
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
30
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/dry skin
Matches: Same full coverage· Claims a blurring effect· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
69
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: medium skin with cool, pink or rosy undertones
Matches: Claims transfer resistance· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly deeper· Slightly cooler undertone· Matte rather than natural finish
Score details
Shade match
67
Finish & visual result
61
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin
Retailer shade note: medium with cool rosy-beige undertones
The closest shade to Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 26 (Light · Warm 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
NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation in 06: Soft Beige, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 26. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade26Closest shade match06: Soft BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour60%82#f8b194#e9a888Close colourColour difference 3.4 (0 is identical)
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 overall58
Longevity30%70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-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%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 overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, dry, oilyCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 73/100Shade 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 16 Light Neutral, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 26. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade26Closest overall alternative16 Light NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall80
Colour60%—not comparable#f8b194No swatchNot comparedNo swatch colour on one side
Depth15%98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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.
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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