Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint 280N dupes and alternatives Refy
4.3 (222)·Rich deep · 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 neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
28
Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: very deep skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Medium rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
28
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for normal/combination skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for sensitive skin
The closest shade to Refy Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint 280N (Rich deep · 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
Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 8.5N, against Refy Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint in 280N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade280NClosest shade match8.5NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#4b281e#4c2b22Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%20LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light
Skin-like finish20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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 · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity30%70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product 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 overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination skin
Overall match 80/100Shade 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.
ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Grenada SF15, against Refy Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint in 280N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade280NClosest overall alternativeGrenada SF15How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%92#4b281e#512c24Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared100
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, sensitiveNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/sensitive skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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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