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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 SPF.

  • 24 matches have no SPF listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation Light Medium

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
KimChi Chic Beauty
101LChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
IT Cosmetics
Light Medium
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $10 more

Your shade $29 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. #2 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Porcelain (N-012)
    Shade match 97
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Very Fair, neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Porcelain (N-010)
    Shade match 93
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Very Fair, warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 96
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    77
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for very light neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    415 Rose Ivory
    Shade match 88
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10.01 less (35%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW5
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural matte finishNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. 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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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 match works

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Light Medium, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 101L. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade101LClosest matchLight MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#efccae#f1caaaLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared88
Finish78Natural matteNaturalCloseNatural finish rather than natural matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 compared68
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall92
Skin type92Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Light Medium.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Natural finish instead of natural matte
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Adds SPF 50

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

14 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (limonene)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 50
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy Light Medium

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $10 more

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.