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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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Closest shade match: Milani Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation Buff

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

Your shade
Dior
2.5NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Milani
Buff
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$51.01 less (80%)

Your shade $64 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Medium to Tan Warm

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

Your shade
Dior
2.5NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Medium to Tan Warm
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$48 less (75%)

Your shade $64 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView 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 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Powder Foundation

    Catania - Light 2
    Shade match 92
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$44 less (69%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Fairly Medium 05
    Shade match 84
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24.50 less (38%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light skin w/ cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    1N06 Porcelain
    Shade match 91
    $45SephoraSephora$19 less (30%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: fair skin tones with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Light to Medium Cool
    Shade match 82
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$48 less (75%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    2C Madeleine
    Shade match 78
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (16%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    76

    Colour not compared · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Low 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

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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 shade match works

Milani Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation in Buff, against Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 2.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2.5NClosest shade matchBuffScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#e0b89e#ddb398Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte 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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall80
Skin type80Combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Milani Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation in Buff.

Same or better

  • $51.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, no siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Medium to Tan Warm, against Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 2.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2.5NClosest overall alternativeMedium to Tan WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour96#e0b89e#e2b69cLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte 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 compared54
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Medium to Tan Warm.

Same or better

  • $48 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, no siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone none vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Milani Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation Buff

Best price
$12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$51.01 less (80%)

Your shade $64 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Medium to Tan Warm

Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$48 less (75%)

Your shade $64 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.