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A Really Good Foundation 123MD dupes and alternatives KimChi Chic Beauty

Tan · Cool 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%).

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Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW45

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

Your shade
KimChi Chic Beauty
123MDChange shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW45
Depth and undertone: Tan · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $17 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation BR122

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
123MDChange shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
Chanel
BR122
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
72
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $40 more

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

Ulta BeautyView 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 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    D 34
    Shade match 88
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17.90 more

    Matches: Very close 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
    88
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · 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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  2. #4 · MERIT

    The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick

    Sienna
    Shade match 75
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep (warm)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Medium Deep 46 Neutral
    Shade match 84
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    77
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for medium deep rich neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    36 Tan Warm
    Shade match 80
    $21$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$8 less (28%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Chanel

    LES BEIGES Healthy Glow Foundation Hydration and Longwear

    BR122
    Shade match 96
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $40 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural matte finishLight rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    37
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep shade, rosy undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick

    450 Suede N
    Shade match 84
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep skin with neutral/deep peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    Hazelnut
    Shade match 81
    $9.92WalmartWalmart$19.08 less (66%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Dior

    Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation

    5N Neutral
    Shade match 84
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $31 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    27W Leader
    Shade match 79
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than natural matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep warm-olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    5W Eclair
    Shade match 75
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Chanel

    N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation

    B140
    Shade match 87
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $52 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural matte finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    54 Medium Dark
    Shade match 84
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $27 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral 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 123MD (Tan · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W9.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W9.5

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    470C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 470C

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Amande

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    6 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 6 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    050 Café

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 050 Café

    • Very close colour
    • Tan

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer

    Cinnamon

    Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer, shade Cinnamon

    • Close colour
    • Tan

    $14.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW45, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 123MD. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade123MDClosest shade matchNW45Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#b17046#ad724aLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth100TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared60
Finish34Natural matteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than natural matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared75
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW45.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BR122, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 123MD. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade123MDClosest overall alternativeBR122Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#b17046#ab6f4bVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98TanDeep tanCloseDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared72
Finish78Natural matteMatteCloseMatte finish rather than natural matte
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 85/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BR122.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Matte finish instead of natural matte
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

14 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 36%. 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
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW45

Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $17 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation BR122

Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $40 more

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

Ulta BeautyView 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.