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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%).

Only showing matches made for combination skin, with a matte finish.

  • 1 match has no finish listed and is not shown.
  • 3 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion 37N PEANUT ALMOND

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
TIRTIR
37N PEANUT ALMOND
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$4 less (14%)

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

Closest overall alternative: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Cool Honey (NC-062)

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
Bobbi Brown
Neutral Cool Honey (NC-062)
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $29 more

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $40 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

    39B Medium-Tan Beige
    Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $13 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan skin with cool, pink or rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 88
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneMatte rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 87
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer 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): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 90
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$14.50 less (50%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% 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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  6. #8 · 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

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  7. #9 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    22 Medium
    Shade match 94
    $14.97WalmartWalmart$14.03 less (48%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertone

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. 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

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  9. Shade match 91
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$16.01 less (55%)

    Matches: Very close 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
    91
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% 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

    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

TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion in 37N PEANUT ALMOND, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 117M. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade117MClosest shade match37N PEANUT ALMONDScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#b88359#b5825aLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall71
Finish78Natural matteMatteCloseMatte finish rather than natural matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 compared72
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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
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 87/100Shade 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 TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion in 37N PEANUT ALMOND.

Same or better

  • $4 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Matte finish instead of natural matte
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

16 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 26%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Cool Honey (NC-062), against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 117M. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade117MClosest overall alternativeNeutral Cool Honey (NC-062)Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#b88359#b4835bLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared79
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared86
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 88/100Shade 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 Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Cool Honey (NC-062).

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Matte finish instead of natural matte
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion 37N PEANUT ALMOND

Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$4 less (14%)

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

Closest overall alternative

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Cool Honey (NC-062)

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $29 more

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.