Beautler.Your beauty butler

A Really Good Foundation 138D dupes and alternatives KimChi Chic Beauty

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%).

Closest shade match: Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 CN 127 Truffle

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

Your shade
KimChi Chic Beauty
138DChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
Clinique
CN 127 Truffle
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $20 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Youthforia DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation 495

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
138DChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
The match
Youthforia
495
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
93out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Best price
$48Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $19 more

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

More matches

Show
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. Shade match 93
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for very deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 87
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for very deep skin with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. Shade match 87
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    Ebony - 390
    Shade match 87
    $18.99WalgreensWalgreens$10.01 less (35%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than natural matte finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural matte finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    400
    Shade match 90
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13.01 less (45%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    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: cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. Shade match 93
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: deep, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

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

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very deep complexion with cool red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. #10 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    49N DEEP CHESTNUT
    Shade match 90
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    71
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than natural matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry/normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for very deep skin with bronze neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. Shade match 87
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    77
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  11. Shade match 77
    $42.50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $13.50 more

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    71
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for deep skin with warm terra cotta undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

Closest concealers

  1. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    175

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 175

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $12.99

  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    26N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 26N

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    8C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 8C

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $38

  4. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    17.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 17.5 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $36

  5. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4N78

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4N78

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $35

  6. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    61G espresso golden

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 61G espresso golden

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Olive undertone

    $32

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

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in CN 127 Truffle, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 138D. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade138DClosest shade matchCN 127 TruffleScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#5b311b#5b3016Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Neutral · neutral pinkNeutral · neutral pinkSamefrom 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 compared51
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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall75
Skin type75Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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 Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in CN 127 Truffle.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Matte finish instead of natural matte
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims colour stability
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

15 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Youthforia DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation in 495, against KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 138D. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade138DClosest overall alternative495Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour96#5b311b#5f311bLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkNeutralClosefrom 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 93/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Youthforia DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation in 495.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Natural finish instead of natural matte
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 CN 127 Truffle

Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $20 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Youthforia DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation 495

Best price
$48Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $19 more

Your shade $29 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.