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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%).

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC37

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

Your shade
Dior
3.5N NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC37
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
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: Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation 4W Warm

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

Your shade
Dior
3.5N NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Dior
4W Warm
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

More matches

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

  1. #3 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NN 6
    Overall 84
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8.50 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: Neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Clinique

    Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation

    Light Medium 2
    Overall 85
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$11 less (18%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Overall 82
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (32%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Retailer shade note: medium tan warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    550 Martinique
    Overall 84
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36 less (60%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    27W Peach Tan
    Overall 83
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$36 less (60%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Medium Tan 19 Olive
    Overall 81
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (32%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone

    Retailer shade note: medium tan olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Catalina SF7
    Overall 82
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (7%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Well People

    Supernatural Complexion Stick

    26 Medium Warm
    Overall 82
    $18.20$26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$41.80 less (70%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Light To Medium Warm
    Overall 81
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$44 less (73%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    485 Golden Sun
    Overall 83
    $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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  11. Overall 84
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$38 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    490 Golden Amber
    Overall 82
    $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
    86
    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

    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

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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

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 NC37, against Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 3.5N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3.5N NeutralClosest shade matchNC37Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#d29c6d#d19c6fLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe 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 81/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC37.

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 4W Warm, against Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 3.5N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3.5N NeutralClosest overall alternative4W WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour98#d29c6d#d29d71Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65NeutralWarmSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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 · 1 of 5 compared100
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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
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 88/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 4W Warm.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 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)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone moderate vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC37

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

Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation 4W Warm

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.