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Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint 280N dupes and alternatives Refy

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%).

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Closest shade match: Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 8.5N

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

Your shade
Refy
280NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Anastasia Beverly Hills
8.5N
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C 375

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

Your shade
Refy
280NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
The match
Maybelline
375
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
61
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22.01 less (55%)

Your shade $40 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $12.59 at Target

Ulta BeautyView 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 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C

    374
    Shade match 88
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22.01 less (55%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than light coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than light coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    110 Senegal
    Shade match 96
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$16 less (40%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    40
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: for the deepest darkest skin w/ a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Lawless

    Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation

    32D
    Shade match 86
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterFull rather than light coverageNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Full rather than light coverage · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: ultra deep with warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    51N Choco Fudge
    Shade match 90
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$16 less (40%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: a neutral toned, deep shade

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Monika Blunder Beauty

    Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer

    Shade: 10 - ZEHN
    Shade match 86
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $12 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: Deep Dark – Neutral Warm Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer

    DPN2 Chestnut
    Shade match 88
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: deep brown with neutral undertones

    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 280N (Rich deep · Neutral 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

    6N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 6N1

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

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  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    29N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 29N

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    17.75 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 17.75 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    9N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 9N

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Ganache

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

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    61N espresso neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 61N espresso neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora

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 match8.5NScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#4b281e#4c2b22Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall52
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage20LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light
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 · 3 of 5 compared68
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 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, 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 8.5N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than light coverage
  • Not marketed for sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. 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)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C in 375, against Refy Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint in 280N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade280NClosest overall alternative375Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour97#4b281e#4b2a20Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral pinkClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared61
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared80
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
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​sensitive skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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 Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C in 375.

Same or better

  • $22.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than light coverage
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 8.5N

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $40 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C 375

Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22.01 less (55%)

Your shade $40 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $12.59 at Target

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.