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Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 2C3 Fresco dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Fair · Cool · rosy 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: Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 2CR IN

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

Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$64SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum Light Cool

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

Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
86
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$16 less (29%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView 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. #3 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C2 Cool Light
    Shade match 97
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41.01 less (75%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 97
    $38SephoraSephora$17 less (31%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for dry skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for dry skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light-medium (cool)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 94
    $44SephoraSephora$11 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for oily skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: cool pink

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 88
    $28SephoraSephora$27 less (49%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for normal skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for normal skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: neutral buff - light medium skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    100
    Shade match 91
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$48.01 less (87%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with cool neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    1N06 - Porcelain
    Shade match 78
    $49SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for oily skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for light skin with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    215 Natural Ivory
    Shade match 76
    $14.99TargetTarget$40.01 less (73%)

    Matches: Same medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 83
    $32SephoraSephora$23 less (42%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for normal/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for normal/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: neutral peach light

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 85
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. #12 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    140
    Shade match 85
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$48.01 less (87%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 2C3 Fresco (Fair · Cool · rosy undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    22B light beige

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 22B light beige

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $32

  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    150C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 150C

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $24

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2 Cool Rosy

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2 Cool Rosy

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $42

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

    2C

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $38

  5. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 2.6

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 2.6

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $17

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

    11.5 Light Beige

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 11.5 Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

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

Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 2CR IN, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 2C3 Fresco. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2C3 FrescoClosest shade match2CR INScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#eac7b3#ebc9b6Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · rosyCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared53
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
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 overall30
Skin type30Normal, dry, oilyCombination, oilyBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 75/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 2CR IN.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for normal/dry skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 45Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum in Light Cool, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 2C3 Fresco. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2C3 FrescoClosest overall alternativeLight CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#eac7b3#f1ccb7Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth96FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · rosyCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium 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 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product 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 type60Normal, dry, oilyDry, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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 IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum in Light Cool.

Same or better

  • $16 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for normal skin
  • SPF 40 instead of SPF 45

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 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)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 45SPF 40
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 2CR IN

Best price
$64SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum Light Cool

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$16 less (29%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.