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Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 4.5N Neutral dupes and alternatives Dior

Medium tan · 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form, without talc.

  • 9 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Cool Honey (NC-062)

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

Your shade
Dior
4.5N NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Bobbi Brown
Neutral Cool Honey (NC-062)
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
100
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
$2 less (3%)

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 14O

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

Your shade
Dior
4.5N NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Makeup By Mario
14O
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
55
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
$12 less (20%)

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. Shade match 91
    $48SephoraSephora$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium wth warm undertone and olive undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    7.6
    Shade match 91
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium tan, neutral golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. Shade match 90
    $52SephoraSephora$8 less (13%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination/oily skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. Shade match 89
    $48SephoraSephora$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with neutral olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 4.5N Neutral (Medium tan · 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

    5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Amande

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    410N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 410N

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

    $24

  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    15NW

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 15NW

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

    $30

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

    35.5 Rich

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 35.5 Rich

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  5. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Sand

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan

    $12

  6. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Deep 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Deep 1

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

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

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Cool Honey (NC-062), against Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 4.5N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4.5N NeutralClosest shade matchNeutral Cool Honey (NC-062)Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour96#b7825a#b4835bLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade 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 Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Cool Honey (NC-062).

Same or better

  • $2 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 14O, against Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 4.5N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4.5N NeutralClosest overall alternative14OScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour99#b7825a#b6825aLooks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone70NeutralOliveSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 compared55
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 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, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 14O.

Same or better

  • $12 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Olive rather than neutral undertone
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, moderate siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Cool Honey (NC-062)

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
$2 less (3%)

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 14O

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
$12 less (20%)

Your shade $60 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.