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Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 3C2 Pebble dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Light medium · 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: Givenchy Prisme Libre Glow Serum Blurring Foundation 5.5C

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

Shade match
88out of 100
Colour
81
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$63SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Glow Tint Sheer Foundation 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
Revolution Beauty
Light Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Overall match
76out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
75
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
50
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Best price
$9.10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$45.90 less (83%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

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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

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Light to Medium Cool
    Shade match 88
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$39 less (71%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$25 less (45%)

    Matches: Claims a skin-like finishClaims long-wearingClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

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

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 79
    $63SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a blurring effectClaims 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 79
    $63SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a blurring effectClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium deep to deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 76
    $30TargetTarget$25 less (45%)

    Matches: Claims a skin-like finishClaims long-wearingClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Medium Neutral
    Shade match 78
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$39 less (71%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a lightweight feelNo fragrance listed

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 67
    $63SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a blurring effectClaims 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    67
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan with warm 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 3C2 Pebble (Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 5.3 C

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 5.3 C

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $32

  2. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Light Nude

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Light Nude

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

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

    30.5 Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 30.5 Tan

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

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

    3C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3C

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $38

  5. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Light

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Light

    • Close colour
    • Light medium

    $12

  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    300C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 300C

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light medium · Cool 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

Givenchy Prisme Libre Glow Serum Blurring Foundation in 5.5C, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 3C2 Pebble. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3C2 PebbleClosest shade match5.5CScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour81#d3afa1#d9ae97Close colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · rosyCoolClosefrom 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, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 75/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 Givenchy Prisme Libre Glow Serum Blurring Foundation in 5.5C.

Same or better

  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • Contains alcohol
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFSPF 45Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Glow Tint Sheer Foundation Stick in Light Neutral, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 3C2 Pebble. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3C2 PebbleClosest overall alternativeLight NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall75
Colour77#d3afa1#e6b7a5Close colourColour difference 4.1 (0 is identical)
Depth87Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 5.5
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65Cool · rosyNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight 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 · 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 76/100Shade match 75/100Medium 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 Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Glow Tint Sheer Foundation Stick in Light Neutral.

Same or better

  • $45.90 less
  • Same radiant finish
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 1%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Givenchy Prisme Libre Glow Serum Blurring Foundation 5.5C

Best price
$63SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Glow Tint Sheer Foundation Stick Light Neutral

Best price
$9.10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$45.90 less (83%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

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.