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A Really Good Foundation 122MD dupes and alternatives KimChi Chic Beauty

Tan · Warm · yellow 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: Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 09 Medium

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

Your shade
KimChi Chic Beauty
122MDChange shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
Live Tinted
09 Medium
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $13 more

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

Closest overall alternative: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation 335

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
122MDChange shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
Fenty Beauty
335
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $11 more

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

More matches

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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 94
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishNot marketed for dry skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  2. #4 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Golden Tan
    Shade match 95
    $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
    95
    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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  3. Shade match 94
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$16.01 less (55%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · 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. #6 · Monika Blunder Beauty

    Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer

    Shade: 5 - Fünf
    Shade match 96
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $23 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    59
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural matte finish

    Retailer shade note: Medium/Deep, Warm Gold Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 91
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $40 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

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

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · 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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  6. Shade match 93
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $20 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same 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
    51
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Natural Tan
    Shade match 91
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$16.01 less (55%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    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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  8. Shade match 86
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    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 warm 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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  9. #11 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NC44
    Shade match 96
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    60
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural matte finish

    Retailer shade note: tanned caramel with golden undertone for medium to dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 89
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$14.50 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close 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
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · 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

    View match
  11. Shade match 85
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  12. #14 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NC42
    Shade match 95
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    60
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural matte finish

    Retailer shade note: true medium beige with golden undertone for medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  13. #15 · L.A. Girl

    Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation

    Beige
    Shade match 90
    $10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$19 less (66%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  14. #16 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    37N PEANUT ALMOND
    Shade match 85
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    71
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 90
    $14.95Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$14.05 less (48%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageAdds SPF 15

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% 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 · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation 122MD (Tan · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Deep 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Deep 1

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

  2. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    460 Suede W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 460 Suede W

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

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

    35.5 Rich

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 35.5 Rich

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Chocolat

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $36

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Valley 8.25

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Valley 8.25

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

  6. 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

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

Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 09 Medium, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 122MD. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade122MDClosest shade match09 MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#ba8050#bd8355Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97TanMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom 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 · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 overall92
Skin type92Dry, normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade 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 Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 09 Medium.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Matte finish instead of natural matte
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation in 335, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 122MD. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade122MDClosest overall alternative335Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour95#ba8050#bf834fLooks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth97TanMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Warm · yellowNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared88
Finish78Natural matteMatteCloseMatte 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 · 3 of 5 compared86
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall75
Skin type75Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation in 335.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Matte finish instead of natural matte
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 22%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 09 Medium

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $13 more

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

Closest overall alternative

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation 335

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $11 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.