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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%).

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

  • 1 match has no coverage listed and is not shown.
  • 7 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 6N

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $46.25 more

Your shade $8.75 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. Shade match 96
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $46.25 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

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

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

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 97
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $31.25 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

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

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 97
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $31.25 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

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

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 96
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $31.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    87
    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

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Classic Tan 335
    Shade match 97
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3.24 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

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

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Cádiz
    Shade match 88
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $46.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very 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: MD3 - Medium-deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    20W Beyond
    Shade match 87
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $38.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    87
    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: medium warm-golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Seville
    Shade match 86
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $46.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    87
    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: M3.15 - medium-deep to deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    31 Medium Deep Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $29.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

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

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: neutral beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 88
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $31.25 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    87
    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

    Retailer shade note: medium deep cool olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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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 match works

Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in 6N, 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 match6NScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#c78459#c7845dLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.1
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 listedRadiantNot 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 · 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, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 88/100Shade 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 Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in 6N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 20

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 match
BaseNo ingredient listWater-based, low silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedSPF 20
Overlap

Where to buy 6N

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $46.25 more

Your shade $8.75 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.