The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 38 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: Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly lighter· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
86
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· 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: Slightly lighter· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
85
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · 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· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
84
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Natural matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: fair-to-light shade with cool 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
79
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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· 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
94
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · 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: light with peachy neutral undertones
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Slightly deeper· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
85
Skin suitability
33
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
52
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
The closest shade to Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 38 (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
Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Glow Tint Sheer Foundation Stick in Light Neutral, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 38. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade38Closest shade matchLight NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%98#e3b5a2#e6b7a5Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 74/100Shade 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.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in 5.75 Cork, against Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 38. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade38Closest overall alternative5.75 CorkHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour60%85#e3b5a2#deb39aVery close colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared85
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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, dry, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/dry/oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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.
32 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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