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Forever Skin Glow Foundation 3W Warm dupes and alternatives Dior

Light medium · Warm 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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Only showing matches with medium coverage, with a natural finish.

Closest shade match: L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W4 Warm Light Medium

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

Your shade
Dior
3W WarmChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
W4 Warm Light Medium
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$46.01 less (77%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 9W

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

Your shade
Dior
3W WarmChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
The match
Makeup By Mario
9W
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
55
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
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. #3 · MERIT

    The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick

    Ochre
    Shade match 97
    $38SephoraSephora$22 less (37%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light (warm)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    6W
    Shade match 96
    $48SephoraSephora$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims colour stability

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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. #5 · Jung Saem Mool

    Essential Skin Nuder Long-Lasting Hydrating Compact Cushion Foundation

    25W Latte
    Shade match 98
    $32SephoraSephora$28 less (47%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    20

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  4. #6 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    166N
    Shade match 94
    $48SephoraSephora$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Claims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    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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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation 3W Warm (Light medium · Warm 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

    3 Warm Peach

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3 Warm Peach

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

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Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Drift 3.8

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Drift 3.8

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    250W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 250W

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC17.5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC17.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. 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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Light/Medium 2.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Light/Medium 2.5W

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Beige

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

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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 W4 Warm Light Medium, against Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 3W Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3W WarmClosest shade matchW4 Warm Light MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e3b089#e1b088Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom 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 99/100Medium 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 W4 Warm Light Medium.

Same or better

  • $46.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm 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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 9W, against Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 3W Warm. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3W WarmClosest overall alternative9WScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#e3b089#dfae85Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom 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 9W.

Same or better

  • $12 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm 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
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W4 Warm Light Medium

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

Your shade $60 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 9W

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

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView 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.