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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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation BR42

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

Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $21 more

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. Shade match 85
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $21 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishNo drying alcohol listed

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: dark-medium shade, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Yepoda

    The Dewy Day

    4C
    Shade match 98
    $39SephoraSephora$21 less (35%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    37
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium shade with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. 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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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint

    N210
    Shade match 87
    $16.99CVSCVS$43.01 less (72%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneLight rather than buildable coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Light rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. 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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  6. #8 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$30 less (50%)

    Matches: Same buildable coverageClaims a skin-like finishClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Low 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

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in BR42, against Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 4C Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4C CoolClosest overall alternativeBR42Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#d4a587#d0a288Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
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 · 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 87/100Shade 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 Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in BR42.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No long-wear claim

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

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

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation BR42

Match price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $21 more

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.