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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a blurring effect· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
53
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
30
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/dry skin
The closest shade to Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 4N (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 3 N Neutral, against Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in 4N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade4NClosest shade match3 N NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#edbe9b#edbf9cLooks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish35%56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, dry, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/dry/oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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.
CoverGirl Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation in Medium 560, against Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in 4N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade4NClosest overall alternativeMedium 560How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%97#edbe9b#e8bb9aLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 87/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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.
30 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.
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