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Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint 250W dupes and alternatives Refy

Very deep · Warm 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 Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Deep Warm 2

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

Your shade
Refy
250WChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Clinique
Deep Warm 2
Depth and undertone: Deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick 15 Deep

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Refy
250WChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Charlotte Tilbury
15 Deep
Depth and undertone: Deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora

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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. Shade match 84
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame light coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: deep with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation

    9W
    Shade match 90
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame light coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with warm olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 96
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    28

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Tower 28 Beauty

    SunnyDays Skin Tint

    60 Third St.
    Shade match 86
    $32SephoraSephora$8 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame light coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo long-wear claimNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F16.7NW
    Shade match 90
    $15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same light coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo long-wear claimContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Dark skin tone, neutral warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 86
    $21.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$18.51 less (46%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame light coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Poom

    Natural Glow Hydrating Foundation

    #600 - Deep Neutral
    Shade match 85
    $48Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame light coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Rude

    Perfect Base Foundation Stick

    19W Deep Warm
    Shade match 94
    $8.75Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31.25 less (78%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame light coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Refy Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint 250W (Very deep · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    C7

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C7

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $16.99

  2. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Chai

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Chai

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

  3. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Cacao

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Cacao

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $36

  4. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    6W1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 6W1

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Warm undertone

    $34

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

    4Y73

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4Y73

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

  6. Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer

    Coffee

    Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer, shade Coffee

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep

    $14.99

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 Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Deep Warm 2, against Refy Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint in 250W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade250WClosest shade matchDeep Warm 2Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#794527#7a4829Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very deepDeepCloseDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionDeep tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100LightLightSameSame light coverage
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall28
Skin type28Normal, combination, sensitiveCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Deep Warm 2.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same light coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 45

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 45
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick in 15 Deep, against Refy Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint in 250W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade250WClosest overall alternative15 DeepScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#794527#7f482cVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96Very deepDeepCloseDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionDeep tanDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall76
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100LightLightSameSame light coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick in 15 Deep.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same light coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Not marketed for sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Deep Warm 2

Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick 15 Deep

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.