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· 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: 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
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
Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 3,5 N Neutral, 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 match3,5 N NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%94#ebb192#e9b18eVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Coverage30%80FullBuildableCloseBuildable 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 compared55
Longevity30%70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, dry, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/dry/oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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.
LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick in Praline 4N, 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 alternativePraline 4NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%91#ebb192#e5af96Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish35%—not comparableNaturalNot listedNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage30%60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared85
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, dry, oilyDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for dry/oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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.
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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