A Really Good Foundation 138D dupes and alternatives KimChi Chic Beauty
4.6 (558)·Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink 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· Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)· 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
89
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
46
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% 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/oily skin
Retailer shade note: Extra deep with cool undertones
$25Ulta Beauty(product price)$4 less (14%)4.2 (812)
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Natural rather than natural matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin
The closest shade to KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation 138D (Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink 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 match works
Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation in Cocoa, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 138D. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade138DClosest matchCocoaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%91#5b311b#592b12Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
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 overall70
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, dryBoth marketed for dry/normal skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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.
32 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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