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Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 3.5N Neutral dupes and alternatives Dior

Medium light · 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 matchClosest overall alternative: Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 CN 78 Nutty

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Dior
3.5N NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Clinique
CN 78 Nutty
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
58
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$11 less (18%)

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

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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. #2 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Syracuse - Medium Dark 1
    Shade match 88
    $55SephoraSephora$5 less (8%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: MD1 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Aruba - Medium 6
    Shade match 88
    $55SephoraSephora$5 less (8%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: M6 - medium to medium-deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 3.5N Neutral (Medium light · 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

    4.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4.5 Neutral

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

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Closest concealers

  1. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    14N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 14N

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. 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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

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  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 2

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    340C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 340C

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2N35

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2N35

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

    $35

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

    Khaki 6.25

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Khaki 6.25

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

    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 match works

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in CN 78 Nutty, against Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 3.5N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3.5N NeutralClosest matchCN 78 NuttyScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour99#d29c6d#d19b6dLooks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMediumCloseDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared58
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
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 · 2 of 5 compared80
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
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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

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To Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in CN 78 Nutty.

Same or better

  • $11 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Claims colour stability
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy CN 78 Nutty

Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$11 less (18%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

33 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.