A Really Good Foundation 123MD dupes and alternatives KimChi Chic Beauty
4.6 (558)·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%).
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: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
65
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
75
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium dark with cool undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· 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
94
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
46
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
65
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
75
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium dark with cool undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim long-wearing· Claims colour stability
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than natural matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
75
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% 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 oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral undertone
$11.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$17.01 less (59%)4.4 (182,841)
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than natural matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol
$11.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$17.01 less (59%)4.4 (182,841)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Matte rather than natural matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
50
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than natural matte finish· Medium 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
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.
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
Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Medium Tan 5, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 123MD. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade123MDClosest shade matchMedium Tan 5How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#b17046#ae7047Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish35%78Natural matteNaturalCloseNatural finish rather than natural matte
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared86
Longevity30%70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall0
Skin type100%0Dry, normal, combination, oilySensitiveMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 85/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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.
Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 19C, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 123MD. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade123MDClosest overall alternative19CHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#b17046#b06e4aVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99TanDeep tanCloseDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 87/100Shade 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.
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.
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