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A Really Good Foundation 117M dupes and alternatives KimChi Chic Beauty

Medium tan · 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: Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation 44 Medium

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

Your shade
KimChi Chic Beauty
117MChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
Jane Iredale
44 Medium
Depth and undertone: Tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $27 more

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

Closest overall alternative: Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation 32 Tan Neutral

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
117MChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
Well People
32 Tan Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$21Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8 less (28%)

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. #3 · Temptu

    Perfect Canvas Foundation

    5N/W Beige
    Shade match 96
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

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

    Looks identical · Natural matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium shade with neutral-to-warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    D 33
    Shade match 89
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17.90 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. Shade match 89
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $40 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 36% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium light-deep shade, golden 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 117M (Medium tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Amande

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    410N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 410N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    15NW

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 15NW

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

    34.5 Rich Golden

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 34.5 Rich Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

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

    Sand

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan

    $12

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

Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation in 44 Medium, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 117M. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade117MClosest shade match44 MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#b88359#b5815aLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium tanTanCloseDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall50
Finish34Natural matteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than natural matte
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
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 overall92
Skin type92Dry, normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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 Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation in 44 Medium.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. 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 listedSPF 30
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 32 Tan Neutral, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 117M. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade117MClosest overall alternative32 Tan NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#b88359#be8961Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth94Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 3.2
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish78Natural matteNaturalCloseNatural finish rather than natural matte
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
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 overall100
Skin type100Dry, normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, 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 Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 32 Tan Neutral.

Same or better

  • $8 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Natural finish instead of natural matte
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation 44 Medium

Match price
$56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $27 more

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

Closest overall alternative

Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation 32 Tan Neutral

Best price
$21Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8 less (28%)

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.