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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: Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 2N1 Desert Beige

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
$5 less (8%)

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 97
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.50 less (34%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair skin w/neutral to golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Shade match 95
    $15.13WalmartWalmart$44.87 less (75%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$45.41 less (76%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match

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

Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 2N1 Desert Beige, 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 match2N1 Desert BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#e9bfa1#ecc3a5Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared50
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
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 overall60
Skin type60Dry, combination, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​oily skin
Overall match 75/100Shade 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 Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 2N1 Desert Beige.

Same or better

  • $5 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • No drying alcohol listed
  • Adds SPF 45

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 19%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedSPF 45
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

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

Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 2N1 Desert Beige

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

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.