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A Really Good Foundation 103L dupes and alternatives KimChi Chic Beauty

Light · 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 103N Cotton

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
KimChi Chic Beauty
103LChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
103N Cotton
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
72
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
95
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $20 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 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    2WN
    Shade match 94
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    2
    Shade match 95
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $40 more

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

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for combination skin

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair, neutral golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Fair Ivory 02
    Shade match 96
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $10.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    69

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair neutral skin with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    16O
    Shade match 90
    $24SephoraSephora$5 less (17%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneNatural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral 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: light with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

    2W1 Macadamia
    Shade match 89
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    3C
    Shade match 88
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with cool peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    1
    Shade match 90
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $40 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair, cool peach

    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 103L (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Coconut Flakes 2.7 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Coconut Flakes 2.7 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW13

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW13

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Fair 1N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Fair 1N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 1

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Fair Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Fair Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    0.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 0.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 103N Cotton, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 103L. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade103LClosest match103N CottonScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#ecc099#f2c59fLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth95LightFairCloseDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
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 compared82
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)
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 87/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 103N Cotton.

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 long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy 103N Cotton

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $20 more

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.