Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 1N dupes and alternatives Dior
4.4 (168)·Very fair · Warm 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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: for light skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Adds SPF 50
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: very fair complexion with warm yellow undertone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Adds SPF 50
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: very fair warm with golden undertones
The closest shade to Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 1N (Very fair · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 097N, against Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 1N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade1NClosest shade match097NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#efd4be#f2d4bcLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type100%40Combination, oilyNormal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 98/100High 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.
Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation in 120, against Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 1N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade1NClosest overall alternative120How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#efd4be#efd0b6Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97Very fairFairCloseDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionFairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 92/100Shade 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.
32 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.
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