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A Really Good Foundation 116M dupes and alternatives KimChi Chic Beauty

Medium · Warm · peach 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 matchClosest overall alternative: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Moorea - Medium Dark 2.3

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
KimChi Chic Beauty
116MChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
NARS
Moorea - Medium Dark 2.3
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $26 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. Shade match 96
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural 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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  2. #3 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC38
    Shade match 93
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with peachy golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Sand Beige
    Shade match 93
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$16.01 less (55%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% 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 91
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: level-one medium with a warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 92
    $58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $29 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium warm with golden olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Syracuse - Medium Dark 1
    Shade match 91
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: MD1 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    108.5 Honey Bisque
    Shade match 96
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$14.01 less (48%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. #9 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    C45
    Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural matte finishNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with olive undertones

    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 116M (Medium · Warm · peach undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    13W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 13W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

  2. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2Y30

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2Y30

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    380W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 380W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $24

  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Khaki 6.25

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Khaki 6.25

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  6. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Medium Neutral

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Medium Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $8

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

Why the closest match works

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Moorea - Medium Dark 2.3, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 116M. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade116MClosest matchMoorea - Medium Dark 2.3Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour94#cf9c63#d29a62Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared88
Finish78Natural matteNaturalCloseNatural 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 compared61
Longevity70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 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 88/100Shade 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 NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Moorea - Medium Dark 2.3.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Natural finish instead of natural matte
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy Moorea - Medium Dark 2.3

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $26 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.