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Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 2W Warm dupes and alternatives Dior

Medium light · Warm · golden 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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Only showing matches with full coverage, without talc or alcohol denat.

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation C3.5

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

Your shade
Dior
2W WarmChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
C3.5
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
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: Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer 6.5 Buttermilk

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

Your shade
Dior
2W WarmChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Clinique
6.5 Buttermilk
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$41SephoraSephora
$19 less (32%)

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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

    WN 24 Cork
    Shade match 92
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (32%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · 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, warm neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Light 25 Warm
    Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$18 less (30%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm 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): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for light warm skin with a yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Gucci

    24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation

    260W
    Shade match 96
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair Medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L.A. Girl

    Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation

    Fair
    Shade match 89
    $10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$50 less (83%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colour

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 2W Warm (Medium light · Warm · golden 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

    3W Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3W Warm

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · yellow undertone

    $42

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Closest concealers

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

    23.5 Medium Amber

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 23.5 Medium Amber

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

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

    Fawn 4.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Fawn 4.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. 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
  4. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.75

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    250W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 250W

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Light/Medium 2.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Light/Medium 2.5W

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

    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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in C3.5, against Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 2W Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2W WarmClosest shade matchC3.5Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#d4a780#d9a981Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · peachClosefrom 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 C3.5.

Same or better

  • $14 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm 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

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in 6.5 Buttermilk, against Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 2W Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2W WarmClosest overall alternative6.5 ButtermilkScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#d4a780#d0a278Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared82
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
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 compared70
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour 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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
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, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in 6.5 Buttermilk.

Same or better

  • $19 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. 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 C3.5

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

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer 6.5 Buttermilk

Best price
$41SephoraSephora
$19 less (32%)

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.