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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: Yepoda The Dewy Day 4C

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$21 less (35%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: CoverGirl Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation Tan 580

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

Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
80
Best price
$8.74Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$51.26 less (85%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · 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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  2. #4 · 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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  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. Shade match 96
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15 less (25%)

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

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: for medium cool skin with a pink hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · 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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  6. Shade match 97
    $42SephoraSephora$18 less (30%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: for medium cool skin with a subtle peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 95
    $42SephoraSephora$18 less (30%)

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

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than buildable coverage

    Retailer shade note: for medium cool skin with a pink hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F7.2NW
    Shade match 82
    $15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$45 less (75%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than buildable coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: Medium skin tone, neutral-warm beige undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 81
    $52SephoraSephora$8 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: with olive 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

Yepoda The Dewy Day in 4C, against Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 4C Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4C CoolClosest shade match4CScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#d4a587#d9a789Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared68
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage100BuildableBuildableSameSame buildable coverage
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 · 2 of 5 compared37
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 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 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, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 Yepoda The Dewy Day in 4C.

Same or better

  • $21 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same buildable coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

CoverGirl Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation in Tan 580, against Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 4C Cool. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4C CoolClosest overall alternativeTan 580Score
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour92#d4a587#cea180Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70CoolUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80BuildableLightCloseLight 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 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
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 overall80
Skin type80Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 CoverGirl Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation in Tan 580.

Same or better

  • $51.26 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same radiant finish
  • Light rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 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)Listed (limonene)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Listed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Yepoda The Dewy Day 4C

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$21 less (35%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

CoverGirl Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation Tan 580

Best price
$8.74Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$51.26 less (85%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

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.