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Perfect Base Foundation Stick 15C Medium Cool dupes and alternatives Rude

Light medium · Cool 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%).

Only showing matches mineral-based.

  • 1 match has no mineral claim listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 35N Medium Neutral

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

The match
Tarte
35N Medium Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $33.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 7C

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

The match
Kylie Cosmetics
7C
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
87
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Best price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $29.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

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 · ILIA

    Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

    Shela ST8
    Shade match 83
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $39.25 more

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: Light-medium with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 90
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30.75 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium/tan skin w/ neutral to golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 87
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30.75 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium/tan skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation

    6C1 Rich Cocoa
    Shade match 96
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $43.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    40
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

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

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: very deep with cool subtle red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick 15C Medium Cool (Light medium · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    340

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 340

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $30

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

    NW15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW15

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

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

    2R28

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2R28

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $35

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

    Tan Neutral

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Tan Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $8

  5. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    470 Suede C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 470 Suede C

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $32

  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Tan

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $12

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

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 35N Medium Neutral, against Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 15C Medium Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15C Medium CoolClosest shade match35N Medium NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#e9ab7a#e5ac7eLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared60
Finishnot comparableNot listedMatteNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull 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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 overall50
Skin type50Not publishedNormal, combination, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 35N Medium Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Full rather than light coverage

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 listSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap

Why the closest overall alternative works

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 7C, against Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 15C Medium Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15C Medium CoolClosest overall alternative7CScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#e9ab7a#e2a879Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedTanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared87
Finishnot comparableNot listedMatteNot 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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
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 overall50
Skin type50Not publishedDry, normal, combination, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 85/100Shade 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 Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 7C.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • 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 listPowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listNot listed
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 35N Medium Neutral

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $33.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 7C

Best price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $29.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.