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Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 5N2 Amber Honey dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Tan · 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 in liquid form.

  • 9 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Nudestix Tinted Cover Foundation NUDE 9

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

Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
89
Depth
95
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$19SephoraSephora
$36 less (65%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 7N

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

Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Same price

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. #3 · Nudestix

    Tinted Cover Foundation

    NUDE 8
    Shade match 92
    $19$38SephoraSephora$36 less (65%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishLight rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    WN 114 Golden
    Shade match 89
    $41SephoraSephora$14 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    WN 118 Amber
    Shade match 88
    $41SephoraSephora$14 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    4Y60 - Warm Almond
    Shade match 81
    $49SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for oily skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for deep skin with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    415 Medium Deep
    Shade match 89
    $52SephoraSephora$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 89
    $55SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims 16-hour wearClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: D2.5 - Deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Martinique SF11
    Shade match 88
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    6N2 Truffle
    Shade match 92
    $52SephoraSephora$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishNot marketed for normal skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for normal skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral subtle brown 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 5N2 Amber Honey (Tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N10

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N10

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

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

    5C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 5C

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $38

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    6.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 6.5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

  4. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    12.5 Tan-Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 12.5 Tan-Deep

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

  5. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    050 Café

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 050 Café

    • Very close colour
    • Tan

    $10.99

  6. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    49W tan-deep warm

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 49W tan-deep warm

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm 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

Nudestix Tinted Cover Foundation in NUDE 9, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 5N2 Amber Honey. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5N2 Amber HoneyClosest shade matchNUDE 9Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour89#b06f4f#a76b4fVery close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth95TanDeep tanCloseDepth difference: 3.0
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
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 · 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
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Nudestix Tinted Cover Foundation in NUDE 9.

Same or better

  • $36 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. 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

Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in 7N, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 5N2 Amber Honey. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5N2 Amber HoneyClosest overall alternative7NScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour86#b06f4f#a46d4fVery close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth95TanDeep tanCloseDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
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 · 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
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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 Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in 7N.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Contains alcohol
  • SPF 20 instead of SPF 45

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, low silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFSPF 45SPF 20
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs low

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Nudestix Tinted Cover Foundation NUDE 9

Best price
$19SephoraSephora
$36 less (65%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 7N

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Same price

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.