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Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 4N1 Shell Beige dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW18

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Estée Lauder
4N1 Shell BeigeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW18
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
91
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9 less (16%)

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

Ulta BeautyView 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. #2 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NW20
    Shade match 92
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$9 less (16%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral beige with rosy undertone for light to medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F12
    Shade match 91
    $15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$40 less (73%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: For tan skin tones with a cool neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #4 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F11.2W
    Shade match 88
    $15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$40 less (73%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Tan skin tone, warm beige undertone

    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 4N1 Shell Beige (Medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer

    3.5N

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

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $33

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    33.5 Tan Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 33.5 Tan Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 2

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    340C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 340C

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    42S tan sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 42S tan sand

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Natural

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Natural

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW18, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 4N1 Shell Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4N1 Shell BeigeClosest matchNW18Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#cb9d7b#d4a17aVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth96MediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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

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To MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW18.

Same or better

  • $9 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

27 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 22%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest 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
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Where to buy NW18

Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9 less (16%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.