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A Really Good Foundation 129MD dupes and alternatives KimChi Chic Beauty

Deep · 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: Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 367

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

Your shade
KimChi Chic Beauty
129MDChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
Maybelline
367
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
97
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$13.01 less (45%)

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: Youthforia DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation 425

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
129MDChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
Youthforia
425
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
85
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $19 more

Your shade $29 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 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    355
    Shade match 92
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13.01 less (45%)

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    520 Sienna
    Shade match 84
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10.01 less (35%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · KVD Beauty

    Good Apple Full-Coverage Transfer-Proof Serum Foundation

    Tan 078
    Shade match 86
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/normal skin

    Retailer shade note: for tan-deep skin with neutral bronze undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    57G Rich Golden
    Shade match 80
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural matte finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deeper skin with very warm, golden or olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    525 Deep Golden
    Shade match 77
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10.01 less (35%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    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 129MD (Deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    5C1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 5C1

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $34

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  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Honeycomb 7.7 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Honeycomb 7.7 Red

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Hazelnut

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Hazelnut

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W10.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W10.5

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    57N rich

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 57N rich

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    148

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 148

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

    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

Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 367, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 129MD. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade129MDClosest shade match367Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour95#9e5932#985731Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth97DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85CoolNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom 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 · 4 of 5 compared61
Longevity70Long-wearing30-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 30-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 87/100Shade 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 Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 367.

Same or better

  • $13.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)
  • Matte finish instead of natural matte
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Youthforia DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation in 425, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 129MD. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade129MDClosest overall alternative425Score
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour91#9e5932#a75a32Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth96DeepDeep tanCloseDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionTanMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared88
Finish78Natural matteNaturalCloseNatural 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 compared100
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)
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 89/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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 Youthforia DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation in 425.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Natural finish instead of natural matte
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 367

Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$13.01 less (45%)

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Youthforia DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation 425

Best price
$48Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $19 more

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

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.