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Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 2.5N dupes and alternatives Dior

Light · Neutral · neutral golden 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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Fragrance-free3No drying alcohol1Vegan0Cruelty-free1Oil-free, applied. RemoveWith SPF1Mineral0

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 220C

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Dior
2.5NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Lancôme
220C
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
40
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$53SephoraSephora
$11 less (17%)

Your shade $64 at Sephora

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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 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation

    135N
    Shade match 91
    $53SephoraSephora$11 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Fair with Peachy Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · Ciele

    tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation

    04 | Light Medium
    Shade match 94
    $44SephoraSephora$20 less (31%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light medium

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 2.5N (Light · Neutral · neutral golden 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

    2 Warm Peach

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2 Warm Peach

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

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Closest concealers

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

    20.0 Medium

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 20.0 Medium

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    180W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 180W

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $24

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  3. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2W1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2W1

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    27H light-medium honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 27H light-medium honey

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Classic Ivory

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Classic Ivory

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

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Vanilla

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

    • Looks identical
    • Light

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 220C, against Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 2.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2.5NClosest match220CScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#e0b89e#e1b597Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared86
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Combination, oilyNormal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

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To Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 220C.

Same or better

  • $11 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Not marketed for combination skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BasePowder-based, no siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy 220C

Best price
$53SephoraSephora
$11 less (17%)

Your shade $64 at Sephora

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How these matches are scored

31 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.