A Really Good Foundation 121MD dupes and alternatives KimChi Chic Beauty
4.6 (558)·Medium tan · Warm 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%).
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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Matte rather than natural matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
77
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
92
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for medium deep neutral skin with a peach hue
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
75
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Radiant rather than natural matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
75
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
The closest shade to KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation 121MD (Medium tan · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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 40 Medium, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 121MD. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade121MDClosest shade match40 MediumHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#c88b5e#c78c63Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
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.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 495 Amber, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 121MD. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade121MDClosest overall alternative495 AmberHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%95#c88b5e#c88f62Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Overall match 84/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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.
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.
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