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Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 5N dupes and alternatives Dior

Medium · 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 a matte finish, without talc.

  • 2 matches have no finish listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation B60

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Dior
5NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Chanel
B60
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

Your shade $64 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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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 97
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very intense dark-medium shade, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$22 less (34%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: for medium-tan cool skin with a rosy hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    CN 70 Vanilla
    Shade match 91
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (39%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistanceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 88
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$26 less (41%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    36N Medium-Tan Neutral
    Shade match 84
    $40SephoraSephora$24 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    32N Medium Neutral
    Shade match 82
    $40SephoraSephora$24 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 5N (Medium · 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

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Perfect Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Perfect Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  2. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4N

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $38

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

    40.0 Deep Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 40.0 Deep Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

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

    Medium

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium

    $12

  5. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.8 N

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $32

  6. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4C0

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4C0

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $34

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

Why the closest match works

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in B60, against Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5NClosest matchB60Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#c19074#c19070Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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 compared82
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
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 92/100Shade 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 Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in B60.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BasePowder-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy B60

Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

Your shade $64 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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.