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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 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: Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation 27W Peach Tan

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
Unleashia
27W Peach Tan
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$36 less (60%)

Your shade $60 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 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    485 Golden Sun
    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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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    490 Golden Amber
    Shade match 86
    $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

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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    CN 78 Nutty
    Shade match 95
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11 less (18%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · 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

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  5. #7 · 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

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  6. #8 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC45.5
    Shade match 96
    $39SephoraSephora$21 less (35%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tanned bronze with neutral undertone for dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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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

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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 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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation in 27W Peach Tan, against Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 3.5N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3.5N NeutralClosest overall alternative27W Peach TanScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour97#d29c6d#d69d6eLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65NeutralWarm · yellowSome differencefrom 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 · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation in 27W Peach Tan.

Same or better

  • $36 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • No long-wear claim

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. 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 listedSPF 30
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone moderate vs high
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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

Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation 27W Peach Tan

Best price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$36 less (60%)

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty

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.