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The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 37 dupes and alternatives Basma

Fair · Warm · yellow 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%).

Closest shade match: IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ Medium Tan

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

Your shade
Basma
37Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
IT Cosmetics
Medium Tan
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$1 less (3%)

Your shade $40 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Lawless Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation 6L

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

Your shade
Basma
37Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Lawless
6L
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
28
Best price
$47SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora

More matches

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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 · Drunk Elephant

    Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation

    Light 10C
    Shade match 81
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: Light Medium with Cool Neutral Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 91
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry skin

    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: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Fair with Yellow Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation

    Light Neutral
    Shade match 81
    $39SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame full coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 91
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry skin

    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: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Light with Pinky Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Warm Natural
    Shade match 91
    $11.97WalmartWalmart$28.03 less (70%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

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

    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: Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 82
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for normal/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 92
    $38SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% 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: for fair to light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 87
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Fair with Pinky Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 87
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24.01 less (60%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    101 Classic Ivory
    Shade match 90
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    N4.5
    Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair beige with neutral undertones for light skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 37 (Fair · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    121

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 121

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $12.99

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

    210

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 210

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  3. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Golden Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Golden Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Ivory

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Ivory

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $8

  5. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Marron Glacé

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Marron Glacé

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

  6. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    025 Medium

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 025 Medium

    • Looks identical
    • Fair

    $10.99

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

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ in Medium Tan, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 37. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade37Closest shade matchMedium TanScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#fcc2a1#f7c29fVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared68
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 3 of 5 compared40
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
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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall67
Skin type67Normal, dry, oilyNormal, dryBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ in Medium Tan.

Same or better

  • $1 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Adds SPF 50

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (limonene)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 50
OverlapOil-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Lawless Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation in 6L, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 37. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade37Closest overall alternative6LScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#fcc2a1#fdc8a6Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth96FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall91
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared70
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 overall28
Skin type28Normal, dry, oilyCombination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 95/100High 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 Lawless Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation in 6L.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for normal/dry skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ Medium Tan

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$1 less (3%)

Your shade $40 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Lawless Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation 6L

Best price
$47SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora

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.