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Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation 2.5N Neutral dupes and alternatives Dior

Light · 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: Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 3

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

Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$11 less (18%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair 17 Neutral

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

Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15 less (25%)

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 98
    $53SephoraSephora$7 less (12%)

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

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    76
    Skin suitability
    28

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral pinky peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 93
    $58SephoraSephora$2 less (3%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Light, warm neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 88
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 89
    $40SephoraSephora$20 less (33%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for light to medium skin with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 88
    $40SephoraSephora$20 less (33%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for light skin with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Nude Beige 125
    Shade match 92
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$48.01 less (80%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    37
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Estée Lauder

    Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45

    2N1 Desert Beige
    Shade match 98
    $55SephoraSephora$5 less (8%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneNo drying alcohol listed

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation 2.5N Neutral (Light · 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

    1N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $42

Closest concealers

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

    14.5 Light Buff

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 14.5 Light Buff

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    130N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 130N

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

  3. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    N12

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade N12

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Fair Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Fair Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

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

    2N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 2N

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $38

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Willow 2.3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Willow 2.3

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $39

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

Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation in 3, against Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation in 2.5N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2.5N NeutralClosest shade match3Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e9bfa1#ebc0a0Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Dry, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for dry/​combination skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 99/100High 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 Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation in 3.

Same or better

  • $11 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Light rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 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

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Fair 17 Neutral, against Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation in 2.5N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2.5N NeutralClosest overall alternativeFair 17 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#e9bfa1#edc2a0Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull 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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 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 overall84
Skin type84Dry, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 96/100High 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 bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Fair 17 Neutral.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. 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)Listed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 3

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

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair 17 Neutral

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15 less (25%)

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

How these matches are scored

32 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.