I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation 300 Gabon dupes and alternatives Juvia's Place
4.3 (6,617)·Deep · 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)· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: deep skin with warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral undertones
The closest shade to Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation 300 Gabon (Deep · 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 match works
R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in deep 3 w, against Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation in 300 Gabon. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade300 GabonClosest matchdeep 3 wHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%94#9d5636#9a5a3aVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared59
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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall20
Skin type100%20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombinationBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 81/100Shade 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.
31 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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