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Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 2N2 Buff dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

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: Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation Light Neutral

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

The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Light Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$39 less (71%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick Light Neutral

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

The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Light Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
78out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
50
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$39 less (71%)

Your shade $55 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 88
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 90
    $44SephoraSephora$11 less (20%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    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: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 90
    $44SephoraSephora$11 less (20%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    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: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 86
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$21 less (38%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    7N Savvy
    Shade match 91
    $47SephoraSephora$8 less (15%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    70
    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 dry skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 85
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $17 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    8 N
    Shade match 91
    $48SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for dry skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    64
    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 dry skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 82
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$21 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: light with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 81
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Same radiant finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation

    Medium Neutral
    Shade match 94
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39 less (71%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    48
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 82
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $17 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a lightweight feelNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    7
    Shade match 84
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 81
    $48SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims long-wearingClaims colour stability

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  14. #16 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Fair Cool
    Shade match 79
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39 less (71%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a blurring effectNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation

    Light to Medium Cool
    Shade match 90
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$39 less (71%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    48
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Doll 10

    Peptide Blur Stick Foundation

    Light/Medium
    Shade match 82
    $44Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$11 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Light to Medium Complexion with a balance of warm and cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 2N2 Buff (Light medium · 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

    20.0 Medium

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 20.0 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Classic Ivory

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Classic Ivory

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $12.99

  4. 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

  5. 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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    130N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 130N

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

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

Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Light Neutral, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 2N2 Buff. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2N2 BuffClosest shade matchLight NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#d0b49c#ceb39eLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall48
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared40
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 76/100Shade 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Light Neutral.

Same or better

  • $39 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 45Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Light Neutral, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 2N2 Buff. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2N2 BuffClosest overall alternativeLight NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour83#d0b49c#dcb8a0Close colourColour difference 3.3 (0 is identical)
Depth94Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 3.2
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · none of 5 comparable50
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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 78/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Light Neutral.

Same or better

  • $39 less
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 45Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation Light Neutral

Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$39 less (71%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick Light Neutral

Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$39 less (71%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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.