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Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 3W2 Cashew dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Medium light · Olive · warm olive 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%).

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Closest shade match: Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Medium Deep Neutral Olive 290

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

The match
Kosas
Medium Deep Neutral Olive 290
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Olive
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
89
Depth
96
Undertone
90
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$45SephoraSephora
$10 less (18%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation B40

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

Overall match
78out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
80
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
50
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Best price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $26 more

Your shade $55 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. Shade match 84
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneNo SPF

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

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 82
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    MN7
    Shade match 81
    $49SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Same radiant finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneNot marketed for dry/oily skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    33

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral 7

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 86
    $63SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

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

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium deep to deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 81
    $68SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a skin-like finishNo fragrance listed

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium to tan neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$25 less (45%)

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

    Differences: Slightly deeperWarm rather than olive undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    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: Slightly deeper · Warm rather than olive undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 77
    $30TargetTarget$25 less (45%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    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 olive undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Low 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 3W2 Cashew (Medium light · Olive · warm olive undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    310W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 310W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $24

  2. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    6

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 6

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Olive undertone

    $42

  3. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Natural

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Natural

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

  4. Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer

    3.5N

    Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer, shade 3.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $33

  5. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    435 Bisque W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 435 Bisque W

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.5 O

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.5 O

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Olive · neutral olive undertone

    $32

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

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Medium Deep Neutral Olive 290, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 3W2 Cashew. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3W2 CashewClosest shade matchMedium Deep Neutral Olive 290Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour89#c8a587#c99f7dVery close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone90Olive · warm oliveOliveClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural 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 · 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, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 74/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Medium Deep Neutral Olive 290.

Same or better

  • $10 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same olive undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • SPF 25 instead of SPF 45

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 45SPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in B40, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 3W2 Cashew. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3W2 CashewClosest overall alternativeB40Score
Shade match55% of overall80
Colour84#c8a587#d6ad8dClose colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Depth88Medium lightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 5.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65Olive · warm oliveNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull 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 78/100Shade match 80/100Medium 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 Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in B40.

Same or better

  • Same radiant finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 45Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Medium Deep Neutral Olive 290

Best price
$45SephoraSephora
$10 less (18%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation B40

Best price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $26 more

Your shade $55 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.