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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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, with a natural finish.

  • 2 matches have no coverage listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 7N Savvy

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

Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
87
Depth
95
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$47SephoraSephora
$8 less (15%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation 250 Cream Beige

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

The match
CoverGirl
250 Cream Beige
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
50
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Best price
$14.78WalmartWalmart
$40.22 less (73%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

WalmartView at Walmart

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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 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Light Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39 less (71%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. 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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  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 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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  5. #7 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    Creamy Beige
    Shade match 84
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$36.01 less (65%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Shade match 81
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$36.01 less (65%)

    Matches: Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · 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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  10. 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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  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 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    235 Medium Light
    Shade match 78
    $14.99TargetTarget$40.01 less (73%)

    Matches: Same medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · 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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  14. 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

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  15. #17 · 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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  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

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 7N Savvy, 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 match7N SavvyScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour87#d0b49c#d9b99aVery close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth95Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 2.9
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
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 · 2 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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 7N Savvy.

Same or better

  • $8 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 45Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation in 250 Cream Beige, 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 alternative250 Cream BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour88#d0b49c#d7b397Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural 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 · 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 overall90
Skin type90Normal, dry, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade 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 CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation in 250 Cream Beige.

Same or better

  • $40.22 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 7N Savvy

Best price
$47SephoraSephora
$8 less (15%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation 250 Cream Beige

Best price
$14.78WalmartWalmart
$40.22 less (73%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

WalmartView at Walmart

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.