Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 8N IN dupes and alternatives Dior
4.4 (168)·Deep · 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%).
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.
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$29 less (45%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin
Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
53
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral undertones
The closest shade to Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 8N IN (Deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation in 90N, against Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 8N IN. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade8N INClosest shade match90NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#864c33#884f38Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 77/100Shade 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.
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 8N1 Espresso, against Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 8N IN. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade8N INClosest overall alternative8N1 EspressoHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#864c33#824b37Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionDeepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared70
Longevity30%3524-hour wear36-hour wearDifferent36-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type100%87Combination, oilyDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/oily skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 95/100High 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.
32 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.