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Perfect Base Foundation Stick 17N Medium Tan Neutral dupes and alternatives Rude

Medium tan · 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%).

Closest shade match: ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Kokkini ST12

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

The match
ILIA
Kokkini ST12
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
96
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $39.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint 08

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
08
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
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. Shade match 88
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $27.25 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame light coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    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: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for deep tan skin with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Danessa Myricks Beauty

    Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation

    9
    Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $30.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame light coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Retailer shade note: TAN WITH COOL UNDERTONES

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · ILIA

    Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

    Papakolea ST12.75
    Shade match 91
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $39.25 more

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

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    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: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: Medium-deep with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Revolution Beauty

    Superdewy Cushion Foundation

    Tan Warm
    Shade match 86
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame light coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · ILIA

    Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

    Ramla Bay ST12.5
    Shade match 85
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $39.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame light coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · 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: Medium-deep with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick 17N Medium Tan Neutral (Medium tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $31

  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 11 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4N1

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $34

  4. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 116 Spice

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 116 Spice

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

    $22

  5. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.8 N

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $32

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

    NW40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW40

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 in Kokkini ST12, against Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 17N Medium Tan Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17N Medium Tan NeutralClosest shade matchKokkini ST12Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour93#c78459#cb895bVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
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 publishedNormal, dry, sensitiveSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 84/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 in Kokkini ST12.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same light coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Adds SPF 40

Different

  • 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, no silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listNot listed
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 40
Overlap

Why the closest overall alternative works

Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 08, against Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 17N Medium Tan Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17N Medium Tan NeutralClosest overall alternative08Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour96#c78459#cc8659Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedTanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralWarmSome differencefrom 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 89/100Medium 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 08.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same light coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • 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

ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Kokkini ST12

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $39.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint 08

Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $27.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.