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Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 5W1 Bronze dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Medium tan · Warm · golden 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 Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC45.5

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Estée Lauder
5W1 BronzeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC45.5
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
72out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
43
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
67
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
91
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$16 less (29%)

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. #2 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    07 Medium
    Shade match 94
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation

    Amber
    Shade match 90
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$42.01 less (76%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Claims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Powder Foundation

    Burkina - Tan 3
    Shade match 85
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35 less (64%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims long-wearingClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Laura Geller

    Double Take Baked Full Coverage Foundation

    Deep
    Shade match 85
    $38SephoraSephora$17 less (31%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for deep to rich skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW46
    Shade match 79
    $39SephoraSephora$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: auburn with red undertones for dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Medium Tones
    Shade match 74
    $14.59TargetTarget$40.41 less (73%)

    Matches: Claims a blurring effectClaims long-wearingNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    51N Deep Neutral
    Shade match 75
    $42SephoraSephora$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with a balance of warm & 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 5W1 Bronze (Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    440

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 440

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

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  2. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    C8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    8.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 8.75

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    045 Tan

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 045 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Deep 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Deep 1

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    34.5 Rich Golden

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 34.5 Rich Golden

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    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 Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC45.5, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 5W1 Bronze. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5W1 BronzeClosest matchNC45.5Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour91#c58056#bf835aVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared43
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
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 overall40
Longevity40Not listed24-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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall67
Skin type67Normal, dry, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 72/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC45.5.

Same or better

  • $16 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • SPF 15 instead of SPF 45

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

17 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. 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 45SPF 15
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy NC45.5

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$16 less (29%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

SephoraView 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.