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Forever Skin Glow Foundation 4.5N Neutral 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: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Cadiz - Medium Dark 3

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

Your shade
Dior
4.5N NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
The match
NARS
Cadiz - Medium Dark 3
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
$5 less (8%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN 78 Nutty

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

Your shade
Dior
4.5N NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
The match
Clinique
CN 78 Nutty
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$19 less (32%)

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

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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 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Huahine - Medium Dark 2.6
    Shade match 94
    $55SephoraSephora$5 less (8%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: MD2.6 - medium-deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NC40
    Shade match 86
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (23%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium beige with golden peach undertone for medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    WN 94 Deep Neutral
    Shade match 92
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$11 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral 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 4.5N Neutral (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

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.8 N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4N1

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    144

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 144

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

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW40

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 100 Deep Honey

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 100 Deep Honey

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

    $22

    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

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Cadiz - Medium Dark 3, against Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 4.5N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4.5N NeutralClosest shade matchCadiz - Medium Dark 3Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#ce8e5c#d0935fVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull 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 compared49
Longevity6024-hour wear16-hour wearSome difference16-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product 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)
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 80/100Shade 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 NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Cadiz - Medium Dark 3.

Same or better

  • $5 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • 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)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in CN 78 Nutty, against Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 4.5N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4.5N NeutralClosest overall alternativeCN 78 NuttyScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour92#ce8e5c#ce9466Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth96MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull 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 compared70
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
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, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in CN 78 Nutty.

Same or better

  • $19 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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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Where to buy

Closest shade match

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Cadiz - Medium Dark 3

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
$5 less (8%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN 78 Nutty

Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$19 less (32%)

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

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.