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Perfect Base Foundation Stick 14W Light Medium Warm dupes and alternatives Rude

Fair · 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: Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation Warm Nude

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

The match
Maybelline
Warm Nude
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3.24 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty · lowest price $9.12 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Light Medium 8

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

The match
Pat McGrath Labs
Light Medium 8
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
87
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $60.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView 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 97
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $27.25 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame light coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    80
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

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

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for fair skin with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation

    Light Beige
    Shade match 94
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3.24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame light coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    80
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

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

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Pat McGrath Labs

    Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Light Medium 11
    Shade match 90
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $60.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

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

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Danessa Myricks Beauty

    Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation

    3
    Shade match 94
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $30.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame light coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

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

    Retailer shade note: FAIR TO LIGHT WITH WARM UNDERTONES

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Pat McGrath Labs

    Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Light 6
    Shade match 85
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $60.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with pink neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Danessa Myricks Beauty

    Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation

    2
    Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $30.25 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame light coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: FAIR WITH NEUTRAL UNDERTONES

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 97
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $43.25 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

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

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light yellow

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 95
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $40.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame light coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    80
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

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

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: Very fair with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick 14W Light Medium Warm (Fair · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 2

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC15

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

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

    1Y18

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1Y18

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

  5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    122

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 122

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  6. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Ginger

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Ginger

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

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

Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation in Warm Nude, against Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 14W Light Medium Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade14W Light Medium WarmClosest shade matchWarm NudeScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#f6c292#f8c493Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared80
Finishnot comparableNot listedRadiantNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage100LightLightSameSame light coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 overall50
Skin type50Not publishedDry, normalSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 92/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation in Warm Nude.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same light coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 18

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseNo ingredient listWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listNot listed
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 18
Overlap

Why the closest overall alternative works

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light Medium 8, against Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 14W Light Medium Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade14W Light Medium WarmClosest overall alternativeLight Medium 8Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#f6c292#fcc697Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth96FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared87
Finishnot comparableNot listedRadiantNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 overall50
Skin type50Not publishedNormal, dry, combinationSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 92/100Shade 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 Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light Medium 8.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseNo ingredient listhigh silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listNot listed
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation Warm Nude

Match price
$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3.24 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty · lowest price $9.12 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Light Medium 8

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $60.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.