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Forever Skin Glow Foundation 4C Cool dupes and alternatives Dior

Medium light · Cool 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: Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Medium 18 Cool

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
100
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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Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 2R34 - Cool Caramel

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

Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$11 less (18%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView 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 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    2R28 - Cool Sand
    Shade match 92
    $49SephoraSephora$11 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same radiant finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for medium skin with neutral rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 94
    $44SephoraSephora$16 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  3. #5 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Light To Medium Cool
    Shade match 95
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$44 less (73%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    19N Triumph
    Shade match 87
    $47SephoraSephora$13 less (22%)

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

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

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims transfer resistanceNo fragrance listed

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 97
    $50SephoraSephora$10 less (17%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    37
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (30%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    37
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    18.5N
    Shade match 88
    $48SephoraSephora$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims colour stabilityClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 88
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a lightweight feelNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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

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

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral bronze

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · ColourPop

    Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation

    Medium Dark 125N
    Shade match 86
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$48 less (80%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 78
    $63SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    80
    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: medium deep to deep with 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 4C Cool (Medium light · Cool 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

    4W Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4W Warm

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · yellow undertone

    $42

Closest concealers

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

    32.0 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32.0 Tan Bronze

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $30

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

    5.25

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.25

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    38N medium-tan neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 38N medium-tan neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $32

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    300C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 300C

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $24

  5. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    3.5C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3.5C

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $38

  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 5.3 C

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 5.3 C

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $32

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

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Medium 18 Cool, against Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 4C Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4C CoolClosest shade matchMedium 18 CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#d4a587#d6a584Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared49
Longevity6024-hour wear16-hour wearSome difference16-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Medium 18 Cool.

Same or better

  • $19 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 2R34 - Cool Caramel, against Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 4C Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4C CoolClosest overall alternative2R34 - Cool CaramelScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#d4a587#d6a583Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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 Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 2R34 - Cool Caramel.

Same or better

  • $11 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Medium 18 Cool

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

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 2R34 - Cool Caramel

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$11 less (18%)

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.