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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%).

Closest shade match: Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 15 Fair

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

Your shade
KimChi Chic Beauty
103LChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
Sephora Collection
15 Fair
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$22SephoraSephora
$7 less (24%)

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Clinique Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer 04 Cream Whip

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
103LChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
Clinique
04 Cream Whip
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
74
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $12 more

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

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 · 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. Shade match 96
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $10.50 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry/normal skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Superpowder Double Face Makeup Foundation

    Matte Beige
    Shade match 88
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. 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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  5. #7 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    1R02 Cool Alabaster
    Shade match 87
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair skin tones with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · 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. #9 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    13.5Y Light
    Shade match 89
    $24SephoraSephora$5 less (17%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    25

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light, yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

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

Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 15 Fair, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 103L. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade103LClosest shade match15 FairScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#ecc099#e7bc97Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared57
Finish78Natural matteNaturalCloseNatural finish rather than natural matte
Coverage40FullLightDifferentLight 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 compared54
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 15 Fair.

Same or better

  • $7 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Natural finish instead of natural matte
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Light rather than full coverage
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer in 04 Cream Whip, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 103L. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade103LClosest overall alternative04 Cream WhipScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour96#ecc099#e8bc97Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionFairVery fairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared88
Finish78Natural matteMatteCloseMatte 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 · 4 of 5 compared74
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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
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 90/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Clinique Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer in 04 Cream Whip.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Matte finish instead of natural matte
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation 15 Fair

Best price
$22SephoraSephora
$7 less (24%)

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer 04 Cream Whip

Best price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $12 more

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.