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Perfect Base Foundation Stick 15W Medium Warm dupes and alternatives Rude

Medium light · 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%).

Only showing matches made for oily skin, in liquid form.

  • 7 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 2 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 2W0 Warm Vanilla

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

The match
Estée Lauder
2W0 Warm Vanilla
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
86out of 100
Colour
79
Depth
94
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $43.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 12N Major

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

The match
Benefit Cosmetics
12N Major
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
78out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
82
Finish (Finish & visual result)
87
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Best price
$47SephoraSephora
Costs $38.25 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. #3 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    16W Stellar
    Shade match 81
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $38.25 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

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

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium warm-peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Nudestix

    Tinted Cover Foundation

    NUDE 5
    Shade match 73
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $31.25 more

    Matches: Same light coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    80
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

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

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 82
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $45.25 more

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wearClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · 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 medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 78
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $45.25 more

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wearClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

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

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

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    3N1 Ivory Beige
    Shade match 86
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $43.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims 36-hour wearClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

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

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    6.5
    Shade match 76
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $51.25 more

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectClaims long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · 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 medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    2W1 Dawn
    Shade match 84
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $43.25 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims 36-hour wearClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

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

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

    Retailer shade note: light-medium with warm peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 86
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $33.25 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 16-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly deeperFull rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    60
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

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

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Full rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    3C2 Pebble
    Shade match 78
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $43.25 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims 36-hour wearClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool rosy 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 15W Medium Warm (Medium light · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    140

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 140

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  2. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    035 Deep

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 035 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Light medium

    $10.99

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

    Sand

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

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

  4. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    3N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 3N1

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $34

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Suede 6.6

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Suede 6.6

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $39

  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Warm Nude

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Warm Nude

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $12.99

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

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 2W0 Warm Vanilla, against Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 15W Medium Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15W Medium WarmClosest shade match2W0 Warm VanillaScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour79#e5a18a#e7aa8cClose colourColour difference 3.8 (0 is identical)
Depth94Medium lightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 3.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · yellowClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listed36-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
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, combination, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 75/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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 Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 2W0 Warm Vanilla.

Same or better

  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims 36-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • 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 listOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listNot listed
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap

Why the closest overall alternative works

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 12N Major, against Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 15W Medium Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15W Medium WarmClosest overall alternative12N MajorScore
Shade match55% of overall82
Colour76#e5a18a#daa893Close colourColour difference 4.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85WarmNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared87
Finishnot comparableNot listedNaturalNot 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 · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Not listed24-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
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, combination, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 78/100Shade match 82/100Medium 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 Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 12N Major.

Same or better

  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch

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 listWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listNot listed
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 2W0 Warm Vanilla

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $43.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 12N Major

Best price
$47SephoraSephora
Costs $38.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

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.