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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%).

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

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

Your shade
Dior
5NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Milani
Sand
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
$52.03 less (81%)

Your shade $64 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Medium 35 Cool

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

Your shade
Dior
5NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Medium 35 Cool
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22 less (34%)

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. #3 · LORAC

    PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation

    13
    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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  2. #4 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28

    Natural Beige
    Shade match 93
    $15.13WalmartWalmart$48.87 less (76%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Dermablend

    Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops

    43W
    Shade match 86
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$22 less (34%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim transfer resistanceBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with very warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Youthforia

    DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation

    345
    Shade match 91
    $48Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$16 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium - Neutral with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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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

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Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Perfect Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Perfect Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora

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 Sand, against Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5NClosest shade matchSandScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#c19074#c08c6fLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97MediumMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate 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 Sand.

Same or better

  • $52.03 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

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Medium 35 Cool, against Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5NClosest overall alternativeMedium 35 CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour97#c19074#bf8f71Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65NeutralCool · rosySome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared82
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
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 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 overall76
Skin type76Combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Medium 35 Cool.

Same or better

  • $22 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Closest shade match

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

Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
$52.03 less (81%)

Your shade $64 at Sephora

WalmartView at Walmart

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Medium 35 Cool

Best price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22 less (34%)

Your shade $64 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView 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.