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Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 1.5N Neutral dupes and alternatives Dior

Light 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%).

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Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC17

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

Your shade
Dior
1.5N NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC17
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$14 less (23%)

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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Closest overall alternative: Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation L20N

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

Your shade
Dior
1.5N NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Smashbox
L20N
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
47
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15 less (25%)

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView 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. #3 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    CN 58 Honey
    Shade match 95
    $41SephoraSephora$19 less (32%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: moderately fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    CN 52 Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $41SephoraSephora$19 less (32%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: moderately fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Clinique

    Superpowder Double Face Makeup Foundation

    Matte Neutral
    Shade match 98
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20 less (33%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    460 Golden Beige
    Shade match 87
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41.01 less (68%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · LORAC

    PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation

    02
    Shade match 96
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$22 less (37%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit Red Cushion

    24N LATTE
    Shade match 96
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35 less (58%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 1.5N Neutral (Light medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest concealers

  1. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    21.5 Medium Nude

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 21.5 Medium Nude

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Cedar 3.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Cedar 3.5

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Light Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    10 Light Golden

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 10 Light Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 4

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora

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 Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC17, against Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 1.5N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade1.5N NeutralClosest shade matchNC17Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#d8b08d#d8b291Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared38
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 80/100Shade 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC17.

Same or better

  • $14 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in L20N, against Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 1.5N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade1.5N NeutralClosest overall alternativeL20NScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#d8b08d#dbae8dVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared47
Longevity6024-hour wear16-hour wearSome difference16-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
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
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in L20N.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • No fragrance listed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC17

Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$14 less (23%)

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation L20N

Best price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15 less (25%)

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView 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.