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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%).

Closest shade match: Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 5N

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

Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
$5 less (8%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Juvia's Place I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation 540 Giza

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

Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$36 less (60%)

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

More matches

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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 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    505 Caracas
    Shade match 91
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36 less (60%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 96
    $49SephoraSephora$11 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for medium to tan skin with rosy neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 96
    $49SephoraSephora$11 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for darker medium skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Pat McGrath Labs

    Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Medium 17
    Shade match 91
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNo long-wear claimNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Medium 150 N
    Shade match 95
    $49SephoraSephora$11 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    24W Power
    Shade match 87
    $47SephoraSephora$13 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep warm-golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 98 Cream Caramel
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$21 less (35%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    33 Medium Warm
    Shade match 88
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$52 less (87%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims not settling into linesClaims a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    80

    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 sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    W7 Warm Medium Deep
    Shade match 89
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$46.01 less (77%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer 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 warmer 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 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

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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

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

Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in 5N, against Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 4.5N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4.5N NeutralClosest shade match5NScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#ce8e5c#ca8a58Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97MediumMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
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 · 2 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)
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 87/100Shade 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 Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in 5N.

Same or better

  • $5 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

14 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, low silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Listed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs low

Why the closest overall alternative works

Juvia's Place I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation in 540 Giza, against Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 4.5N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4.5N NeutralClosest overall alternative540 GizaScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour93#ce8e5c#cb895aVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96MediumMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
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 · 1 of 5 compared70
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 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 91/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Juvia's Place I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation in 540 Giza.

Same or better

  • $36 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • No drying alcohol listed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 5N

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

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Juvia's Place I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation 540 Giza

Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$36 less (60%)

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

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.