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Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 6N dupes and alternatives Dior

Tan · 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 medium coverage, with a natural finish, without talc.

  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation Dark 173N

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Dior
6NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
ColourPop
Dark 173N
Depth and undertone: Tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
68
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$12Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$52 less (81%)

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 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    26C Hero
    Shade match 81
    $47SephoraSephora$17 less (27%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a blurring effectBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep cool-peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 86
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #4 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Light
    Shade match 92
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$48 less (75%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 89
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$52 less (81%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · 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: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. Shade match 89
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$52 less (81%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 87
    $32SephoraSephora$32 less (50%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    0

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Medium To Tan Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$48 less (75%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 6N (Tan · 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

    6 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 6 Neutral

    • Slight colour difference
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    440C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 440C

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $24

  2. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Café

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Café

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    31 Medium Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 31 Medium Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $32

  4. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N10

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N10

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

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

    43.0 Deep Honey

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 43.0 Deep Honey

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  6. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Amande

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

Why the closest match works

ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation in Dark 173N, against Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 6N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade6NClosest matchDark 173NScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#a9765e#a5775eVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared68
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
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 82/100Shade 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

If you switch

To ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation in Dark 173N.

Same or better

  • $52 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BasePowder-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy Dark 173N

Best price
$12Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$52 less (81%)

Your shade $64 at Sephora

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.