The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 27 dupes and alternatives Basma
4.5 (686)·Light · Neutral · neutral 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%).
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· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
75
Wear & performance
85
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: medium to tan complexion with warm golden undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
85
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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: medium skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
86
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
85
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
85
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: M3.25 - medium with cool undertones, and a rosy tone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· No skin-like finish claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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
Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a neutral undertone
$11.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$28.01 less (70%)4.4 (182,841)
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
67
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· No skin-like finish claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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
Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a neutral undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium with golden undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% 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
Retailer shade note: M3.25 - medium with cool undertones, and a rosy tone
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly lighter· Slightly cooler undertone· Matte rather than natural finish
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol
The closest shade to Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 27 (Light · Neutral · neutral golden 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
L.A. Girl Sheer Skin Tinted Foundation in Medium Beige, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 27. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade27Closest shade matchMedium BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#ebb192#e5af8dVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Coverage30%40FullLightDifferentLight coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 3 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%—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%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 76/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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.
J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation in Soft Beige, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 27. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade27Closest overall alternativeSoft BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%94#ebb192#f1b491Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 85/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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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