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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: Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Very Light Neutral

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
Polite Society
Very Light Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $13 more

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

Closest overall alternative: Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 2WN

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
Kylie Cosmetics
2WN
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
72
Wear (Wear & performance)
78
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9 more

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

More matches

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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. 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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  2. Shade match 96
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

    Matches: Very close 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

    Very close colour · 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 fair neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 96
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$21 less (72%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a neutral undertone

    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. 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. #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 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    22N Light Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $13 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
    75
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · 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

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  9. 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: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 97
    $22SephoraSephora$7 less (24%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    57
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Revolution Beauty

    Superdewy Cushion Foundation

    Light Neutral
    Shade match 98
    $9.80$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$19.20 less (66%)

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural matte finishLight rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    38
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    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

Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Very Light Neutral, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 103L. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade103LClosest shade matchVery Light NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#ecc099#efc19bLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared65
Finish34Natural matteRadiantDifferentRadiant 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 overall67
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 overall92
Skin type92Dry, normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Very Light Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural matte
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 2WN, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 103L. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade103LClosest overall alternative2WNScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#ecc099#e9be9aLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared72
Finish78Natural matteMatteCloseMatte 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 · 4 of 5 compared78
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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, oilyDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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 Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 2WN.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Matte finish instead of natural matte
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Very Light Neutral

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $13 more

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

Closest overall alternative

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 2WN

Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9 more

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

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.