A Really Good Foundation 127MD dupes and alternatives KimChi Chic Beauty
4.6 (558)·Deep 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%).
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 full coverage· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Matte rather than natural matte finish· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
88
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
75
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: for tan to deep skin with warm golden undertones
$20Ulta Beauty(product price)$9 less (31%)4.5 (18)
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than natural matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/oily skin
Retailer shade note: warm, golden brown that pops on undertones with sunlit depth
The closest shade to KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation 127MD (Deep tan · Neutral 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
KVD Beauty Good Apple Full-Coverage Transfer-Proof Serum Foundation in Tan 078, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 127MD. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade127MDClosest shade matchTan 078How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%95#9a603a#985c37Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97Deep tanDeepCloseDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionTanDeep tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish35%78Natural matteNaturalCloseNatural finish rather than natural matte
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared72
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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 overall50
Skin type100%50Dry, normal, combination, oilyCombination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation in Mocha, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 127MD. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade127MDClosest overall alternativeMochaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%90#9a603a#a36238Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Overall match 89/100Shade 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.
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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