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

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: Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation 2.5N Neutral

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
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $55 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation 2.5N Neutral

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

The match
Dior
2.5N Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $55 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

  1. #3 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    14 Fair Neutral
    Overall 81
    $21$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$34 less (62%)

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

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Overall 82
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Overall 81
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    10 Fair Cool
    Overall 76
    $21$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$34 less (62%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Dior

    Forever Skin Glow Foundation

    2CR Cool Rosy
    Overall 83
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light skin with cool rosy 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 2N1 Desert Beige (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

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

    2N

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $38

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

    N12

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    130N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 130N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

  5. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Light Ivory

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Light Ivory

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $8

  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3C Cool

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3C Cool

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $42

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 Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation in 2.5N Neutral, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 2N1 Desert Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2N1 Desert BeigeClosest shade match2.5N NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#ecc3a5#e9bfa1Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared50
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome 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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, oilyDry, combination, 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 Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation in 2.5N Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for normal skin
  • Contains alcohol
  • No SPF

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 alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFSPF 45Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 2.5N Neutral, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 2N1 Desert Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2N1 Desert BeigeClosest overall alternative2.5N NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#ecc3a5#e9bfa2Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (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 · 1 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome 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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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 Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 2.5N Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims 24-hour wear

Different

  • Contains alcohol
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFSPF 45Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation 2.5N Neutral

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $55 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation 2.5N Neutral

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $55 at Sephora

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.