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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 a radiant finish.

Closest shade match: Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Glow Tint Sheer Foundation Stick Medium Tan Neutral

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

The match
Revolution Beauty
Medium Tan Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$9.10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $0.35 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint 05

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

The match
Make Up For Ever
05
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
80
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $27.25 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 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation

    Medium
    Shade match 90
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $9.24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame light coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    80
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

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

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: 5 medium

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F12.7NC
    Shade match 78
    $15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6.25 more

    Matches: Same light coverageClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

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

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: Tan skin tones, neutral-cool olive undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Tan Cool
    Shade match 94
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $33.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    40
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

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

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

    Retailer shade note: tan with rosy to neutral undertone for deeper tan skin

    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

Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Glow Tint Sheer Foundation Stick in Medium Tan Neutral, against Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 16N Medium Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16N Medium NeutralClosest shade matchMedium Tan NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#d18e71#ce9175Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 compared40
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Not publishedCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 82/100Shade 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 Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Glow Tint Sheer Foundation Stick in Medium Tan Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same light coverage

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not 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 shade match
BaseNo ingredient listOil-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listNot listed
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap

Why the closest overall alternative works

Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 05, against Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 16N Medium Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16N Medium NeutralClosest overall alternative05Score
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour81#d18e71#c2896bClose colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Depth91MediumMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 4.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 publishedNormal, dry, combinationSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 86/100Shade 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 Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 05.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same light coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly deeper
  • 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 overall alternative
BaseNo ingredient listSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Glow Tint Sheer Foundation Stick Medium Tan Neutral

Best price
$9.10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $0.35 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint 05

Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $27.25 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.