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A Really Good Foundation 101L dupes and alternatives KimChi Chic Beauty

Fair · Neutral 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, with a natural finish, without talc.

  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation 4 Neutral

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

Your shade
KimChi Chic Beauty
101LChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
Charlotte Tilbury
4 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $23 more

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 14 Fair Cool

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

Your shade
KimChi Chic Beauty
101LChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
e.l.f. Cosmetics
14 Fair Cool
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$21 less (72%)

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Mont Blanc
    Shade match 97
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: L2 - very light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 96
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    25

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: neutral natural beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 88
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims colour stability

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 98
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $40 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    N1 Neutral Light
    Shade match 98
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15.01 less (52%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation 101L (Fair · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Bisque 1.8

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Bisque 1.8

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $39

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1N02

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1N02

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $35

  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Meringue 2.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Meringue 2.1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $31

  5. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 20 Fair

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 20 Fair

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC10

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC10

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation in 4 Neutral, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 101L. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade101LClosest shade match4 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#efccae#eecaabLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared72
Finish78Natural matteNaturalCloseNatural finish rather than natural matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 compared68
Longevity70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall75
Skin type75Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation in 4 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Natural finish instead of natural matte
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 14 Fair Cool, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 101L. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade101LClosest overall alternative14 Fair CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour96#efccae#f2ccaaLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65NeutralCoolSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared79
Finish78Natural matteNaturalCloseNatural finish rather than natural matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Dry, normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 14 Fair Cool.

Same or better

  • $21 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Natural finish instead of natural matte
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation 4 Neutral

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $23 more

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 14 Fair Cool

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$21 less (72%)

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.