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Perfect Base Foundation Stick 16N Medium Neutral dupes and alternatives Rude

Medium · 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form, without talc or alcohol denat.

  • 5 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 4N1 Shell Beige

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

The match
Estée Lauder
4N1 Shell Beige
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
90
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: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 3C2 Toffee

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

Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
87
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $45.25 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 86
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $45.25 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly lighterMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    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 lighter · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    5N1 Rich Ginger
    Shade match 92
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $43.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims 36-hour wear

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    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: Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 86
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $36.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: Deep with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    21C Dynamic
    Shade match 79
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $38.25 more

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectClaims 24-hour wearBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    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 cooler undertone · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick 16N Medium Neutral (Medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    Light Tan

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    390C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 390C

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $24

  4. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4C0

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4C0

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $34

  5. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.8 N

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $32

  6. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

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 4N1 Shell Beige, against Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 16N Medium Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16N Medium NeutralClosest shade match4N1 Shell BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour90#d18e71#d8947aVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth94MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 3.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 79/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 4N1 Shell Beige.

Same or better

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

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 3C2 Toffee, against Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 16N Medium Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16N Medium NeutralClosest overall alternative3C2 ToffeeScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour94#d18e71#d59477Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth95MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralCoolSome differencefrom 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 · 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 publishedCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 80/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 3C2 Toffee.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • 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

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone

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 listno 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 4N1 Shell Beige

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $43.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 3C2 Toffee

Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $45.25 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.