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Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 2.5N Neutral dupes and alternatives Dior

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: Milk Makeup Hydro Grip 12-Hour Hydrating Gel Skin Tint 6

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

Your shade
Dior
2.5N NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Milk Makeup
6
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
94
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$22 less (37%)

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation 28 Medium Neutral

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

Your shade
Dior
2.5N NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Well People
28 Medium Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
86
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
80
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$21Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$39 less (65%)

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 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$30 less (50%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Chanel

    N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation

    BD91
    Shade match 86
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $21 more

    Matches: Very close colour

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: light-deep shade, golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 2.5N Neutral (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

    4 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    21 Light Medium Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 21 Light Medium Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium

    • Looks identical
    • Medium

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 2

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    33.5 Tan Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 33.5 Tan Natural

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Perfect Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Perfect Beige

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip 12-Hour Hydrating Gel Skin Tint in 6, against Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 2.5N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2.5N NeutralClosest shade match6Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour92#c0946f#c79a76Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth94MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 3.4
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight 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 · 3 of 5 compared38
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Milk Makeup Hydro Grip 12-Hour Hydrating Gel Skin Tint in 6.

Same or better

  • $22 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconeno silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 28 Medium Neutral, against Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 2.5N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2.5N NeutralClosest overall alternative28 Medium NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour89#c0946f#c69574Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall80
Skin type80Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 28 Medium Neutral.

Same or better

  • $39 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Not marketed for sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconeno silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip 12-Hour Hydrating Gel Skin Tint 6

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$22 less (37%)

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation 28 Medium Neutral

Best price
$21Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$39 less (65%)

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.