A Really Good Foundation 102L dupes and alternatives KimChi Chic Beauty
4.6 (558)·Fair · Cool · pink 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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than natural matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
88
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
92
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
$12.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$16.01 less (55%)4.4 (41,209)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Matte rather than natural matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
88
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
50
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
The closest shade to KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation 102L (Fair · Cool · pink 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
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW10, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 102L. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade102LClosest shade matchNW10How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%98#edc6a9#edc8adLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared88
Finish35%78Natural matteMatteCloseMatte finish rather than natural matte
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall70
Longevity30%70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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.
Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation in 730 Isla, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 102L. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade102LClosest overall alternative730 IslaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%99#edc6a9#ecc5a8Looks identicalColour difference 0.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 94/100Shade 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.
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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