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A Really Good Foundation 111M dupes and alternatives KimChi Chic Beauty

Medium · Cool 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 medium coverage, without talc.

  • 2 matches have no coverage listed and are not shown.
  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Bisque

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
KimChi Chic Beauty
111MChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
MERIT
Bisque
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Shade match
87out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
99
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $9 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 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Toffee 330
    Shade match 82
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17.01 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    270 Medium Warm
    Shade match 79
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10.01 less (35%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    WN 76 Toasted Wheat
    Shade match 82
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Light 2W
    Shade match 78
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (17%)

    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
    78
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    50

    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 · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: Light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Tan Peach
    Shade match 79
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (45%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Medium To Tan Peach
    Shade match 77
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (45%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    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 111M (Medium · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    32 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32 Tan Bronze

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $30

  2. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    410 Almond

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 410 Almond

    • Very close colour
    • Medium

    $15.99

  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    11C

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 11C

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Cool undertone

    $30

  4. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  5. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 2

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $22

  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium

    • Close colour
    • Medium

    $12

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

Why the closest match works

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Bisque, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 111M. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade111MClosest matchBisqueScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour93#d19769#cd9a71Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared79
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 86/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Bisque.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Natural finish instead of natural matte
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy Bisque

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

30 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.