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Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation 3N Neutral dupes and alternatives Dior

Light medium · 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: Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Light Medium 9

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $60 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 74 Beige

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)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$21 less (35%)

Your shade $60 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. Shade match 97
    $48SephoraSephora$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims colour stability

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Light To Medium Cool
    Shade match 88
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$44 less (73%)

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Light Cool
    Shade match 88
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$44 less (73%)

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Medium Cool
    Shade match 88
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$44 less (73%)

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 89
    $52SephoraSephora$8 less (13%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    28

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    N4 Neutral Light Medium
    Shade match 97
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$46.01 less (77%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 95
    $48SephoraSephora$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    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 skin

    Retailer shade note: for light skintone with with neutral warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 90
    $48SephoraSephora$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims colour stabilityClaims a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 88
    $44SephoraSephora$16 less (27%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims transfer resistanceNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: cool pink

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Light 1C
    Shade match 89
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36 less (60%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: Light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 90
    $32SephoraSephora$28 less (47%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    33

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm latte

    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 3N Neutral (Light medium · 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

    3N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

Closest concealers

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

    5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

  2. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Light Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    25.0 Medium Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.0 Medium Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

    Medium Sand

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Medium Sand

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    365 Cashew

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 365 Cashew

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium

    $15.99

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Cedar 3.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Cedar 3.5

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · 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

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light Medium 9, against Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation in 3N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3N NeutralClosest shade matchLight Medium 9Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#dead89#deb08cLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 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)
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 78/100Shade 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 Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light Medium 9.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No long-wear claim
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Listed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 74 Beige, against Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation in 3N Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3N NeutralClosest overall alternativeCN 74 BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour95#dead89#dba885Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth96Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte 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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Dry, combination, oilyCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 74 Beige.

Same or better

  • $21 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • No long-wear claim

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. 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 denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Light Medium 9

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 74 Beige

Best price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$21 less (35%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.