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Forever Skin Glow Foundation 3N Neutral dupes and alternatives Dior

Light 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 medium coverage, with a natural finish, without talc or alcohol denat.

  • 1 match has no finish listed and is not shown.
  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation N4 Neutral Light Medium

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

Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$46.01 less (77%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora · lowest price $9.77 at Amazon

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Closest overall alternative: Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 5N

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

Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
55
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
$12 less (20%)

Your shade $60 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. Shade match 95
    $48SephoraSephora$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: for light skintone with with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 90
    $48SephoraSephora$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims colour stabilityClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 89
    $44SephoraSephora$16 less (27%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims transfer resistanceNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: cool pink

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 89
    $32SephoraSephora$28 less (47%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a lightweight feelNo drying alcohol listed

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    20

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: warm latte

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 88
    $32SephoraSephora$28 less (47%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a lightweight feelNo drying alcohol listed

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    20

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: warm oat

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C4 Cool Light Medium
    Shade match 89
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$46.01 less (77%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation 3N Neutral (Light 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

    3N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

Closest concealers

  1. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Light Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  2. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

    25.0 Medium Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.0 Medium Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Medium Sand

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Medium Sand

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    365 Cashew

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 365 Cashew

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium

    $15.99

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Cedar 3.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Cedar 3.5

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39

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

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in N4 Neutral Light Medium, against Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 3N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3N NeutralClosest shade matchN4 Neutral Light MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#dead8a#dfaa87Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared68
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 1 of 5 compared40
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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 L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in N4 Neutral Light Medium.

Same or better

  • $46.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • No long-wear claim

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 19%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 5N, against Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 3N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3N NeutralClosest overall alternative5NScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#dead8a#deb18fLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared55
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal 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 Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 5N.

Same or better

  • $12 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation N4 Neutral Light Medium

Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$46.01 less (77%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora · lowest price $9.77 at Amazon

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 5N

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
$12 less (20%)

Your shade $60 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.