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Perfect Base Foundation Stick 17W Medium Tan Warm dupes and alternatives Rude

Medium · 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%).

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC42

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

The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC42
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $30.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation Y10

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

The match
Natasha Denona
Y10
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
72
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Match price
$55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $46.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

More matches

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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 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    medium 8 g
    Shade match 91
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

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

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Clinique

    Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Foundation

    Stay Honey Wheat
    Shade match 88
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $32.25 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame light coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    80
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Light coverage

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

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    10 Warm
    Shade match 93
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $43.25 more

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

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    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: tan with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Warm Sun 334
    Shade match 93
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3.24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    60
    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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Poom

    Natural Glow Hydrating Foundation

    #400 - Tan Neutral
    Shade match 81
    $48Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $39.25 more

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Light coverage

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

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

    Retailer shade note: tan neutral

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    tan 6 w
    Shade match 88
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26.25 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    87
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

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

    Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: tan with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 84
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $31.25 more

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    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: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    Y 26.5
    Shade match 81
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $38.15 more

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectClaims long-wearingBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperBuildable rather than light coverage

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

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

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

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Buildable rather than light coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC40
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $30.25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    40
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

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

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

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden peach 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 17W Medium Tan Warm (Medium · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    NC42

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC42

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.5 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.5 W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  3. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11.5 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 11.5 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $36

  4. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    3N42

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N42

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  5. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    390

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 390

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · yellow undertone

    $30

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Topaz 7

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Topaz 7

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC42, against Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 17W Medium Tan Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17W Medium Tan WarmClosest shade matchNC42Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#e08f58#da8e5cLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared40
Finishnot comparableNot listedMatteNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull 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 overall49
Longevity40Not listed24-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
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 publishedNormal, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 73/100Shade 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC42.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Full rather than light coverage
  • 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 listWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listNot listed
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
Overlap

Why the closest overall alternative works

Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation in Y10, against Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 17W Medium Tan Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17W Medium Tan WarmClosest overall alternativeY10Score
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour80#e08f58#d9936aClose colourColour difference 3.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · yellowClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared72
Finishnot comparableNot listedMatteNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
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 publishedCombinationSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 84/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation in Y10.

Same or better

  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • 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 listPowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listNot listed
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC42

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $30.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation Y10

Match price
$55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $46.25 more

Your shade $8.75 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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.